Can the pill cause weight gain and skin problems?
hannah n. asked:
I’m just about to go on the pill, however I am worried that it will cause weight gain as this will cause me to become self concious, especially before I go away for my summer holiday. I go to the gym almost every day, eat healthily and am a size 8, so I feel good about my body as it is.
I’m just about to go on the pill, however I am worried that it will cause weight gain as this will cause me to become self concious, especially before I go away for my summer holiday. I go to the gym almost every day, eat healthily and am a size 8, so I feel good about my body as it is.
I have also heard that it causes skin problems which would also be a little distressing if it happened to me as a side effect.
So how likely would it be that I would gain weight and develop skin problems as a result of taking the pill??
Em the pill causes your skin to become really clear actually as it’s balancing out your hormones and making them regular;
Also, the pill itself doesn’t make you gain weight, it makes you crave food more, and that can be easily controlled if you have a healthy diet and lifestyle. Jenny
Its a myth that you put weight on when you take the pill. I didnt! Skin problems yes, but it always depends how your body reacts to them..If they have too many hormones in they can cause spots, but your GP will talk to you about it if it occurs, doesnt happen to everyone, but sometime (not always) you have to try one or two different pills to suit your needs. hth x Mrs_papalazarou