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Can the camila birth control pill make me gain weight?

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Dr. Erinn Huffman answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

No: Birth control pills do not actually make you gain weight. It all comes down to how many calories you eat and how many calories you burn each day. Pregnancy causes actual weight gain.

Answered 4/28/2014

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