Concern about body weight while on the Pill ?
One of the most common fears of taking the Pill is weight gain, which happens as a side effect for many older versions of the Pill. The weight gain is caused by the changes in the body after hormones have been introduced into it.
Mercilon, a new generation Pill, contains the lowest oestrogen dose and selective progesterone to help you maintain the figure you want.
A 2002 study by researchers Lavin P and Bravo C showed that one’s average body weight can even be decreased by 1.4 kilogrammes after one year of usage. |
The average body weight decreases from baseline with 1.4 kilograms over 13 cycles
(N =615)
Lavín P, Bravo C. Scientific Posters: 7th Congress of the European Society of Contraception, 2002, Genova, Italy. Oss: Organon, 2002.
* Please take note that the above result may vary for each individual. In another study, it was observed that 84.4% of Mercilon users experienced stable or decreased weight by the 6th cycle of use while 15.6% of users gained weight. (Serfaty et al. The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care 1998; 3: 179 – 189).
Feeling lighter and healthier makes you feel more active and confident to face the exciting new challenges.
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