TW has anybody else suffered from weight gain from taking the pill and severe acne? I feel as though it’s impacting my body negatively and thinking to leave it. Been on the pill for 5 months now, has anyone else been in this situation?

I definitely noticed a lot of weight gain in a short amount of time. I unfortunately got new stretch marks from it, as for acne it definitely calmed it down.

I’ve gained 5kg in the last 5 months, are you still taking the pill? I just don’t feel confident in my body anymore just confused if I should leave the pill

And I’ve never experienced such rapid weight gain ever it’s really taken me by surprise I’ve always been very slim

The pill isn’t linked to direct weight gain (only the birth control shot is), at most it can hold water weight (which is temporary) or an increase in apetite whereby you can manage your portions. A lot of people blame birth control when it’s just their bodies changing and developing into adulthood. It’s normal to gain weight as you become older as you won’t be your teen weight your whole life. If you value yourself based on a number on a scale and whether that increases I’ll tell you now that you’re never going to be happy. Look into body positivity, it’ll do you good x