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Common side effects of desogestrel may include menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, and mood changes (e.g., depression), as well as weight gain, acne, and hirsutism. [1] [4] However, it has also been reported to not adversely affect weight. [18]
[125] [126] [127] Combined birth control pills containing different progestins result in SHBG levels that are increased 1.5- to 2-fold with levonorgestrel, 2.5- to 4-fold with desogestrel and gestodene, 3.5- to 4-fold with drospirenone and dienogest, and 4- to 5-fold with cyproterone acetate. [125]
In addition, no difference in acne incidence has been observed with oral contraceptives containing gestodene and oral contraceptives containing desogestrel. [26] Gestodene may also act to some extent as a 5α-reductase inhibitor. [9] [25] Taken together, like desogestrel, gestodene appears to have a low potential for androgenic effects. [25]
People with excess body weight, sedentary lifestyles, a smoking habit and poor sleep are also at a higher risk. Eating a diet high in red or processed meats, low vegetables and high sugars also ...
Here’s the real surprising culprit for weight gain during menopause (or more specifically perimenopause), according to Dr. Venugopal: Stress. “After the age of 40, decades of living a high ...
1. Eat Nutritious Foods. Your eating habits might be a little different during the winter, and in general, healthy eating can be harder. To avoid weight gain, aim for a balanced diet of nutritious ...
Contradictory research exists on the effects of combined hormonal contraceptives on weight gain. Clinical studies have shown some women report weight gain while others report weight loss. Several mechanisms for weight gain have been theorized including increased fluid retention, increase in muscle tissue, and increase in body fat.
Possible weight gain: Some women may experience slight weight gain when using the implant. [24] However, current studies are not conclusive because they do not compare the weight of women using implants with a control group of women not using the implant. The average increase in body weight in studies was less than 5 pounds (2,25 kg) over 2 years.