Just started taking some birth control pills. I’ve gotten no side effects; gained about 10 pounds, but the weird thing is, my face looks puffy.
Is this from steroids in them?
I looked at an old picture and I can see the difference. I’ve gained weight before and not looked facially puffy.
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Just started taking some birth control pills. I’ve gotten no side effects; gained about 10 pounds, but the weird thing is, my face looks puffy.
Is this from steroids in them?
I looked at an old picture and I can see the difference. I’ve gained weight before and not looked facially puffy.
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The weight gain is probably from water retention (as opposed to regular fatitude) which can show up in the face.
I’m pretty sure BCP conatains a combination of estrogen and progesterone - neither of which are “steroids” in the clasical sense.
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I’ve gotten no side effects; gained about 10 pounds, but the weird thing is, my face looks puffy.
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Out of curiosity, what do you think “side effect” means?