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Can the yasmine contraceptive pill help me gain weight?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Birth control pills do not cause weight gain.

Dr Raichle agreed

Answered 9/1/2013

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