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Does Microlite Contraception Pill Cause Weight Gain?
Hi im 17 and about to start the microlite contraception pill. Im very worried about the weight gain. Im not skinny im just a normal weight but anything more and id be chubby i do alot of excercise and eat properly so what are the statistics of women and weight gain with this pill ?
Wed, 26 Feb 2020
Hi.
Yes, it is known to cause weight gain. Microlite (levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol) is a combined oral contraceptive pill. Weight gain is an important side of Microlite seen in between 1 and 10 in every 100 users.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Yes, it is known to cause weight gain. Microlite (levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol) is a combined oral contraceptive pill. Weight gain is an important side of Microlite seen in between 1 and 10 in every 100 users.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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