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Many pregnant women choose birth control pills to prevent pregnancy, but this often ends up increasing their body weight. Hmm, I wonder if there is a choice of birth control pills that don’t make you fat, Mother? Let’s find out.
Using contraception does bring different side effects from each other. There are those who have an effect on their skin by appearing spots, and there are also those who are bothered by spots on their skin.
One of the birth control methods that is often complained of causing the side effect of making you fat is the birth control pill. Not surprisingly, many mothers are thinking twice about using it because of this effect.
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They also become confused when they want to use birth control. Moreover, when it comes to gaining weight, it makes them feel less confident because they are overweight. So, are there any birth control options, including birth control pills that don’t make you fat, Mother?
Birth control pills that don’t make you fat
Regarding this matter, it actually depends on each person, Mother. Because the side effects of birth control devices are different for each woman. Most types of contraception do not affect body weight. However, there are some methods that may cause weight gain in some people.
There is a lot of research on common birth control side effects. And research shows that the pill, ring, patch, and IUD do not make a person gain or lose weight.
Originally, there were 2 birth control methods that caused weight gain in some people who used them, namely birth control injections and birth control implants. However, this does not happen to everyone who uses this type of contraception. Many people use injections or implants without gaining weight.
It’s important to understand that everyone’s body is different, so birth control affects everyone in slightly different ways. However, contraceptives should not cause problems in everyday life because contraceptives are here to help mothers.
So, if you are using contraception to gain weight and it bothers you or if there are other side effects that you don’t like, talk to a nurse or doctor to find a solution.
They may be able to help you find another type of contraception that is more suitable for you. Many people try several different contraceptive methods before finding a method that suits them, as quoted from the Plannedparenthood page.
In everyday life, you will often hear that people gain weight after using hormonal contraceptives. And it’s listed as a side effect on some birth control pill packages. But science has not found a strong connection between the two.
From the research that has been done on birth control pills, the evidence for weight gain has been described as insufficient and of low quality. (This may be due to temporary side effects that usually disappear after a few months of use.)
However, all this does not mean that weight gain is not a side effect, only that more high-quality research is needed. Similarly, small-scale studies have found evidence of weight gain with intrauterine injections in some people. Again, more research is needed.
Illustration of a weight scale/ Photo: Getty Images/bymuratdeniz
Why do some contraceptives cause weight gain?
There are several theories. One theory is that higher estrogen levels in some hormonal methods can make people feel hungrier. If they eat more, they will definitely gain weight.
However, there is a second theory which states that the same estrogen levels can cause water retention. Even though this will result in a bigger number on the scale, you won’t actually gain weight.
But it could mean your body looks different in certain areas and your clothing size is different. Some people are more prone to water retention than others, which explains individual differences.
Lastly, it is possible that birth control simply causes an increase in body fat or muscle tissue. Unfortunately, there is little research to prove or disprove these theories.
And, no form of birth control is designed for weight loss. However, some forms are believed to have a smaller chance of causing weight gain, as quoted on the Healthline page.
However, apart from this, if you already know about birth control methods and all their side effects, the final decision is in your hands to choose the type of birth control method that suits your partner’s preferences and needs.
In fact, even if you choose to stop and replace it with another birth control method, once you stop using the contraceptive method, any side effects you experience will disappear within a few months and your body will eventually return to the way it was before you started using it.
But remember, if you stop using contraception, you will be at risk of getting pregnant. So if you want to stop using contraception and don’t want to get pregnant, make sure you use another form of contraception (such as condoms).
Apart from that, you can also think about other contraceptives as a substitute by discussing it with your doctor first. Here are several contraceptive options that can be used as references, Mother:
1. Hormonal
This contraceptive uses synthetic hormones to prevent or delay ovulation. This type of birth control includes pills, patches, injections and vaginal rings.
2. Long-term birth control
Implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs) fall into this category. This device needs to be installed by a healthcare professional and in some cases can last for several years. Some forms are hormonal, while others are like the copper IUD and do not contain hormones.
3. Barrier
This method is much simpler because the shape acts as a physical barrier to stop sperm from entering the uterus. But these methods are not that effective. Contraceptive contraceptives that are barrier in nature and can be selected include external and internal condoms, spermicide, diaphragm and cervical cap.
4. Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception should only be used if you have had unprotected sex and want to prevent pregnancy. Most are available in pill form, but copper IUDs may also be an option.
Hopefully the information helps, Mother.
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