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Can Birth Control Pill Cause Weight Gain?
I was wondering about birth control and the side effects of weight gain. I know you re not supposed to believe everything you read on the internet but a lot of women testify that birth control makes them gain an excessive amount of weight. My doctor told me that 3 pounds would be the maximum and it would only be temporary as my body adjusts but I m curious.
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM!
Yes, weight gain is indeed one of the side effects of birth control pills. There is nothing much to worry about as it will be temporary and you can easily control is by basic physical activities and diet.
Apart from this, other commonly encountered minor side effects are nausea and vomiting.
Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubts.
With regards,
Dr. Sridhar Reddy
Welcome to HCM!
Yes, weight gain is indeed one of the side effects of birth control pills. There is nothing much to worry about as it will be temporary and you can easily control is by basic physical activities and diet.
Apart from this, other commonly encountered minor side effects are nausea and vomiting.
Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubts.
With regards,
Dr. Sridhar Reddy
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