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Does birth control methods make you put on weight?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Birth control: Oral birthcontrol and some injectable methods cause a false state of pregnancy and this results in weight gain.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 3/31/2013

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