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After stopping bcp, will i gain weight? can i expect to be more edgy? is there anything that i should expect after i stop taking the pills?

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Dr. Gena Kluwe answered

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Should not gain : Weight. As for the other issues, what were you like before you started taking ocp? Most women worry about wright gain with ocp -- not coming off. Remember to use alternative protection if sexually active, or you'll gain quite a bit of weight for 9 months... :-0.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/13/2015

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A member asked:

After stopping bcp, will i gain weight? can i expect to be more edgy? is there anything that i should expect after i stop taking the pills?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gena Kluwe answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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