Does Birth Control Really Make You Gain Weight?

Gourmandize Staff, 11/09/2017

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Most women associate birth control pills with the added pounds, but does this myth actually hold any weight?

The Pill And Weight Gain?

The pill provides a variety of health benefits such as reducing hormonal acne, regulating your periods, and (of course) preventing pregnancy. However, oral contraceptives do not come without their pesky side effects, ranging from mood swings to nausea.

Most women believe that birth control pills cause weight change, but the scientific evidence seems to indicate otherwise.