Not everyone gains weight while taking the birth control pill. 95 to 98% of women, in a blind study, found that they did not gain any weight. Others lost weight. A woman's own personal experience is up to her body and the brand of pill she's taking. If she finds that a certain pill makes her gain weight, talk to your doctor about switching to a different brand.

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Have you ever gained weight while on the pill? Has the fear of gaining weight kept you from taking the pill? less