The Impact of Hormonal Contraceptives on Body Weight and Associated Side Effects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
COC users reported greater weight gain and mood-related side effects compared with users of other methods. Satisfaction varied by method, highlighting the importance of individualized counseling to address patient concerns and guide contraceptive choice.
Authors
- Hamoud Meshal Hamoud Almutairi
- Hind Khalid Goresh
- Samah Alharbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8989-0190)
- Ftoon Alhomidani
- Rana A Alhebaishi
- Fatimah Abdulmohsen Alhejji Alhejji
- Njoud W Albuni
Institutions
- Buraydah Colleges (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-09-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.91926
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00