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A member asked:
Hi i'm 18 years old and i'm 5'2 before the depo-provera i weighed 8.5 i'm now 10.11 i exercise how can i lose weight fast i'm desperate?
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No fast healthy way: It is very common for birth control make you gain weight. Continue the exercise and a healthy diet. If you are not happy with the weight gain, talk to your gyn about another method of birth control.
Answered 10/17/2014
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