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My weight has been gaining massively after 3 times of depo shot. any other birth control method that helps losing weight?

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COPPER IUD: or the simultaneous use of condoms and spermicidal foam or gel

Answered 2/1/2017

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A member asked:

My weight has been gaining massively after 3 times of depo shot. any other birth control method that helps losing weight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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