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Does the oral contraceptive lutera cause weight gain?
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Not really: When a women starts a new BCPS, there may be some initial wight gain, but it usually comes right off. There is no evidence that BCPs cause sustained weight gain.
Answered 5/19/2014
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Lutera: Sometimes fluid retention can lead to increase in weight. Some women have experienced weight gain and some have reported weight loss.
Answered 11/28/2017
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