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It is a known fact that the hormones in oral contraception (estrogen & progestogen) may cause water retention in some individuals, resulting in increased weight. This is normally not.
will I feel OK on the pill?

Will I feel OK on the pill?

There are lots of reasons to feel good on the pill. Provided you follow the instructions, your risk of an unwanted pregnancy is very low. This means that you can wait until you feel ready for the realities of parenthood, before you have children.

Best news of all, today’s new low-dose combined pill helps you to counteract pre-menstrual symptoms such as bloating, headaches, cramps, weight gain, and heavy periods, which can be a misery for many women. All these factors make the pill the most popular method of birth control for young, sexually active women.