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A member asked:

On birth control for5weeks, have been bleeding for the last3weeks. would this cause weight gain? not losing.only eating1200-1300 cal and working out

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3 weeks: If you have been bleeding for the last 3 weeks you must immediately contact your Gynecologist. If the office staff gives you the "run around", please have someone take you TODAY to the nearest Emergency facility. Things will work out!

Answered 3/23/2016

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