Will Birth Control Make Me Fat?

It's often a temporary side effect that's due to fluid retention, not extra fat. A review of 44 studies showed no evidence that birth control pills caused weight gain in most women. And, as with other possible side effects of the pill, any weight gain is generally minimal and goes away within 2 to 3 months.

What birth control makes you gain weight?

There are 2 methods of birth control that cause weight gain in some people who use them: the birth control shot and the birth control implant. But this doesn't happen to everybody who uses these types of birth control.

Do birth control pills change your body shape?

Weight gain or weight loss: Many women believe that the pill can cause weight gain, but there is no sustained evidence for this claim. However, the pill may alter the body fat storage and thus, may change the body shape.