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Does oral contraceptive pills makes you gain weight?

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Yes and sure...: It is one of the side benefit.....a girl becomes a woman on pills ( changes weight and so many other things )

Answered 2/13/2015

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No: The oral contraceptives can increase thyroid binding globulin, but it does not increase body weight.

Answered 2/13/2015

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