Patient's question:
I got divorced relatively early, and so far I haven't had any children because I still feel like a child and want to have more fun for a couple of years. Therefore, I have been taking long-acting birth control pills, but I've noticed that I've gained a lot of weight recently. Is it related to taking these pills?What kind of help I need: Does taking long-acting birth control pills cause weight gain?
Doctor's answer:
Long-acting birth control pills primarily have two effects: the first is to suppress ovarian menopause, and the second is to affect the implantation of the fertilized egg. Birth control pills contain hormone medications, and long-term use undoubtedly poses risks to the body. Common side effects include: 1. Disrupting the body's endocrine metabolism, leading to endocrine disorders; 2. Affecting breast development, increasing the risk of breast conditions, and reducing the incidence of breast cancer; 3. Birth control pills can also cause certain gastrointestinal reactions, such as nausea and vomiting. The above is advice on the question "Will taking long-acting birth control pills cause weight gain?" I hope it helps you, and wish you good health!