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Are there any side effects for using pregnancy pills? like getting fat and having mood swings, is that true?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Side effects: Possible side effects from birth control pills can include breakthrough bleeding, nausea, mood swings, headaches, dizziness, decreased sex drive & breast tenderness. The issue of weight gain seems to be controversial.

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Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

Are there any side effects for using pregnancy pills? like getting fat and having mood swings, is that true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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