Myths and Facts About Hormonal Contraception

Hormonal contraception causes many fears. Some say it makes you gain weight, others claim it "ruins" your cycle or makes you less feminine. Let's figure out what's true and what's just myths passed down by word of mouth.

🧨 Myth 1: Hormones "ruin" the cycle

Fact: hormonal contraception simply creates a different type of cycle.
It suppresses ovulation, and instead of a natural cycle, an artificial rhythm occurs. This is safe and controlled, especially if you have chosen the right method with a doctor.

⚖️ Myth 2: Everyone gains weight from pills

Fact: weight gain does not happen to everyone and is not always due to the pills.
Some notice slight fluid retention or changes in appetite, especially at the beginning of taking them. But this is temporary. Studies do not confirm that hormones cause significant and persistent weight gain.

🚫 Myth 3: Taking hormones makes you "unfeminine"

Fact: contraception does not cancel your sexuality, emotions, and individuality.
Hormone levels change, but you can still feel vibrant, attractive, and lively. For some, libido even improves because the fear of pregnancy or menstrual pain disappears.

🧬 Myth 4: It's hard to get pregnant after hormones

Fact: fertility returns quickly.
Most women resume ovulation within 1–2 months after stopping. If pregnancy does not occur for longer, the reason is likely not contraception but other individual factors.

🔄 Myth 5: If there are no periods while taking it, it's harmful

Fact: this is not a "delay," but a normal reaction of the body to a constant hormonal background.
With some regimens, menstrual bleeding may become very light or disappear altogether. This does not indicate a problem — rather stability in hormone levels.

😟 Myth 6: Everyone has bad moods from hormones

Fact: it all depends on the body.
Some people's moods may indeed change. For others, on the contrary, hormones stabilize the emotional background and reduce PMS symptoms. If something goes wrong, the method can always be adjusted.

💬 The main thing is to find what suits you

Hormonal contraception is not scary chemistry but a tool. If chosen wisely, it doesn't interfere with your nature but helps you manage your life.

IVA is here so you can note how you feel while taking it, see patterns, and notice if the current rhythm suits you.