Does the pill cause weight gain?

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Does the pill cause weight gain?

Most studies oppose the theory that hormonal birth control causes weight gain. Still, some do report gaining a few pounds in the weeks and months after they start taking the pill. This is often temporary and the result of water retention, not actual weight gain.

Do birth control pills stop periods?

There are birth control pill regimens designed to prevent bleeding for three months at a time or for as long as a year. But it's possible to prevent your period with continuous use of monophasic birth control pills - pills with the same hormone dose in the three weeks of active pills.避孕藥牌子推薦

Which birth control causes weight gain the most?

Can birth control cause weight gain? [Patients often tell me that they think all birth control causes weight gain, but there is only one method, the progestin hormonal injection given every three months, that is linked to weight gain," Dr. Stanwood says.避孕藥好處

How little sperm can cause pregnancy?

Technically, the answer is yes, as just one sperm is all it takes. So if semen has been in contact with your vagina, pregnancy is possible, as even a tiny amount of semen can contain thousands of sperm, says Dr. Celestine. If you don't want to get pregnant, you should use a reliable method of contraception.

How long does it take for the pill to skip your period?

Make sure you have at least three weeks to take all of the active pills in your pack before the week you want to skip a period. You must start the next pack during the fourth week of your previous pack. It's easy to forget this if you are used to taking birth control pills in the traditional way.

Is there an alternative to birth control pills?

Luckily, there are many alternative forms of birth control. There are options that you use just when you need to, like the newer Phexxi gel or the cap and diaphragm. Others, like IUDs (intrauterine devices) and implants need to be inserted by a healthcare provider. But these can stay in for many years.

Is it better to take the pill or not?

The pill has health benefits.

Side effects aren't always a bad thing, and birth control pills aren't just for birth control. The pill has many perks besides pregnancy prevention. Both combination and progestin-only pills reduce menstrual cramps, lighten periods, and lower your risk of ectopic pregnancy.

Which is the safest contraceptive?

The kinds of birth control that work the best to prevent pregnancy are the implant and IUDs - they're also the most convenient to use, and the most foolproof. Other birth control methods, like the pill, ring, patch, and shot, are also really good at preventing pregnancy if you use them perfectly.事前避孕藥好處

Is birth control pills good for your face?

Birth control pills that contain the hormones estrogen and progesterone reduce functional androgen levels, thereby reducing sebum production and acne. Pills that contain only progesterone (the [mini-pill") can make acne worse.

How likely is it to get pregnant if he pulls out?

The pull-out method involves your partner pulling their penis from your vagina before they ejaculate. About one in five people who rely on the pull-out method become pregnant. It also doesn't help protect against STIs like condoms do.