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A member asked:

I recently came off of ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control. i have heard that people have gained weight as a result, is this possible?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Birth control pills do not affect weight gain. That is a myth. Eating and exercise are the way to control weight.

Answered 6/19/2023

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