GUYS I NEED HELP FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE USED THE PILL FOR SOME TIME, im on the mini pill right now i cant tell you the name of the pack bc i dont remember but i know gaining weight is a symptom, this is my second time being on the pill and its been 7 or 8 months now and ive gain A LOT of weight im only 16 and it is making me very self conscious, does anyone know how to prevent this or help lose it because im not able to get to the gym and i do a lot of cardio already, i dont eat a lot and im considering going off the pill but that leaves me at risk of pregnancy what can i do????

In the future please use a trigger warning for posts about weight! The pill is not scientifically linked to weight gain, many studies have shown that it does not cause weight gain. You're only 16 so your body is probably just growing and developing!

@aurielle okay sorry i will next time and that’s fine but is there anything you suggest to help this? x

Work on your body image and self-love, your body is going to go through many changes throughout your life :)

You’re not going to be the same person you were when you were 12-13. You’re growing up. Gaining weight is part of that. Adults don’t weigh the same as when they were a teenager. If you eat healthy and work out you’re already doing all you can.

Also not eating a lot is really bad for you, starving yourself won’t help you accomplish anything.