Progestin-only contraceptives: Effects on weight

摘要

Clinical Question: Do progestin-only contraceptives cause weight gain? Evidence-Based Answer: There is little evidence that progestin-only contraceptives cause weight gain; in this review, mean weight gain was less than 2 kg (4.4 1b) for most studies up to 12 months. (Strength of Recommendation: B, based on inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.)