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Would it be a good idea to take birth control for no weight gain?

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Dr. Prasanta Chandra answered

No: Birth control is not taken to change weight one way or other, it may cause some fluid retention in some patients and cause minimal weight gain.Weight gain goes away in few months.

Answered 3/30/2013

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A member asked:

Would it be a good idea to take birth control for no weight gain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Prasanta Chandra answered

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