This is tricky because researchers say that the weight gain on the pill is a myth but then say it MAY increase your appetite. So basically they're saying it doesn't have a direct effect on your weight--but it still has an effect. They go on to say that weight gain is a rare side effect, but if you're sure it's related to the pill you're taking atm then you should see if you can take a different pill.
When I started taking the pill (about ten years ago), I happily thought I would gain some weight (I was underweight at the time), but my doctor (like those researchers) told me that was a myth and less than 4% of women gain weight as a direct cause of taking the pill. She explained that you can retain about two pounds of water and that many times women start taking the pill in college, when they're experiencing more stress, prehaps have bad eating habits, and they're metabolism just starts slowing down. I don't know if any studies have been done since then that would prove otherwise, but I still think you know your body better than any doctor and if you feel the need to switch to a different pill talk to your doctor about it.
Personally, I haven't experienced weight gain, but I have experienced mood changes and I had to switch pills about three times before I found one that worked for me. It's actually helped with my IBS by alleviating the painful cramps/periods that seemed to trigger attacks. Also, I've seen many women in my family suffer from endometriosis and fibroids, and I like that taking the pill reduces that risk for me. You'll probably have to weigh the pros and cons of taking the pill for yourself, but I hope this helps just a little. 
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