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I need birth control, but i don't want weight gain. which of these components is better? norethindrone, levonorgestrel, nomegestrol, dienogest.
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IUD : Get an iud. Of the pills you listed they're all about the same. An iud has little or no hormones, no effect on weight gain, and about 20x more effective than condoms.
Answered 5/16/2014
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No matter: Current pills are such low dose that these progestin components have very little effect on appetite. Appetite is the problem, not the pill.
Answered 5/3/2014
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