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If i go on the pill for period reasons. will i gain weight?

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Weight gain from ocp is a myth and has been studied showing no evidence to weight gain.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 10/20/2014

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