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I take a birth control but i never get a period does that make you gain weight ?

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Not that simple: Most birth controls cause weight gain, some more than others. Even if you had a period every month you still may gain weight. Not having a period is not the cause of you gaining weight more likely due to the medication.

Answered 10/1/2018

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