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I seem to be gaining a bit of weight on birth control. but ive been exercising and having a healthy diet. what else can i do to lessen the weight gain? also will a womens multivitamin help?

Q: i seem to be gaining a bit of weight on birth control. but ive been exercising and having a healthy diet. what else can i do to lessen the weight gain? also will a womens multivitamin help?

: Weight gain is not uncommon with BCP due to hormone effect. Exercising and healthy diet are helpful but One should make sure the Sugar intake, especially, white sugar foods like cakes, candies are limited.

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

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Weight gain is not uncommon with BCP due to hormone effect. Exercising and healthy diet are helpful but One should make sure the Sugar intake, especially, white sugar foods like cakes, candies are limited.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/20/2023

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A member asked:

I seem to be gaining a bit of weight on birth control. but ive been exercising and having a healthy diet. what else can i do to lessen the weight gain? also will a womens multivitamin help?

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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