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Injections for hormonal change to gain weight?

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Yes: Most hormonal injections do have anabolic or catabolic effects.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 12/19/2019

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone): For birth control usually results in an average weight gain of 9 pounds

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 12/19/2019

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