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I really want birth control for my periods but i heard it makes you gain weight & i don't want that.. is this accurate?

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Dr. Daniel Rychlik answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

NO: The birth control pill has so many benefits for young women and is the best choice for protection against pregnancy and other medical issues. In studies weight gain is not a side effect of ocp.

Answered 9/28/2016

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