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The supplement "ensure" that helps with weight gain - does it affect birth control?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: Ensure may be very helpful in gaining weight and does not affect oral contraception.

Dr Hegab and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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