Contraception

Contraception: Do the pill and other combined hormonal contraceptives cause weight gain?

Weight gain has not been conclusively proven to be an adverse effect of using the contraceptive pill, patch or ring. Many women have a problem with weight gain as time goes by, whether or not they use hormonal contraception. more...

Contraception: How do the contraceptive patch and ring compare to the pill?

The contraceptive skin patch, vaginal ring and pill are similarly effective forms of contraception. However, the skin patch is associated with more adverse effects than the other two hormonal contraceptives. more...