Is it normal to gain weight after taking contraceptive pills?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It is better to have a concern about newly appeared symptoms and better to search solution as well. Contraceptives are hormones and give side effects short and long term. That is why it is better to discuss one's personal health history and contraceptive suitability with your treating Gynecologist and will be able to avoid the side effects. Although you need one physician consultation as well, you also need to discuss your medical history in detail.

Combined oral contraceptive can give you or increases risk of venous thromboembolism. Weight gain could be the result of progesterone intake as well but if body tends to become fat also, there it complicates drugs or hormonal side effects as well as attract complications. Normal BMI and weight help to have better life quality. Try to have daily exercise, walk, and yoga. Have a healthy diet, less salt, sugar, oil, and spice. Take plenty of water daily. Better to lose weight, it will reduce the risk of multiple health issues like polycystic ovaries, irregular periods, clot formation, hypertension, diabetes, etc. Have recreational activities and quit recreational drugs like cocaine, tobacco, etc., if you have been using.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Hormones affect body but differ in each human as per one's individual reaction. Have a strict diet. You can do it. Avoid oil, sugar, salt, and try to have normal BMI (body mass index). You can do swimming, yoga, and take help of a dietician. Quit fast food, only have home cooked food with less spice, salt, sugar, etc. Have lots of fruits, vegetables, and water. You can join a fitness center to have regularity in the schedule. It is possible. You need persistence.