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Why do i lose weight during my period, but straight after my period, i rapidly gain weight. i am currently taking the microgynon pill for my acne?
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Water weight: The pill is taken for three weeks, and then stopped for a week during which one experiences menses or period. It is not uncommon for women to retain fluids from hormones, especially progestins, and then to eliminate the excess fluid when the progestins are stopped. Decreasing the salt in your diet as well as avoiding a high carbohydrate diet may help in stabilizing the weight gain.
Answered 11/17/2015
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