Weight gain and to progestin-only contraceptives: more anxiety than scientific evidence

Weight gain is a side effect commonly associated with progestogen-only hormonal contraception. A recent Cochrane review addresses this issue somewhat evaluated by studies of good quality. We discuss the results of this review in the context of three clinical cases. Weight gain with progestogen-only is more moderate than expected, especially after six or twelve months of treatment. Some results are quite reassuring, in obese women and in the postpartum period in particular. This should improve compliance with these contraceptives often feared by patients.

Weight gain is a side effect associated with progestin Often-only contraceptive. A Recently published Cochrane review on this issue Focuses That has-been Addressed in only few studies of good quality. Here We Discuss the results of this review in the context of Three clinical boxes. With progestin-only contraceptive the weight gain is less Often Than Thought, Especially After six or twelve months of Treatment. Some results are reassuring injustement, Especially Those in obese women and postpartum During The extended period. Should this help Improve the compliance of Women Who Fear Gaining weight with this kind of hormonal contraception.