Will birth control make me gain weight?

Most methods will not cause weight gain. Most people gain weight over time (whether they are using birth control or not), so if you use birth control for a few years, weight gain may not be related to your birth control specifically. The exception to this is the shot. Some people who use the shot will gain some weight. However, the majority of people who use the shot don’t gain much.

Still not working?

If you want to be certain that your birth control won’t have any impact on your weight, try a method with no hormones, like the copper IUD, or methods you use when you have sex like spermicide, condoms, or a diaphragm.