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I have been on the 3 month injection but have gained weight everyone suggesting the implant, do you think this might be a better solution or will i continue to gain weight?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Birth control ?'s: Using a progesterone implant, or the "depo" version of progesterone injection will not make one gain weight. Weight gain is strictly an imbalance of calories ingested vs. calories used. Try reduction of carbohydrates (bread, rice, sweets, etc.) .

Answered 1/17/2020

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A member asked:

I have been on the 3 month injection but have gained weight everyone suggesting the implant, do you think this might be a better solution or will i continue to gain weight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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