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Why might my birth control make me gain weight?
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The pill works primarily by preventing egg release, fooling your body into believing you are already pregnant by using the added hormones. Your appetite may be the body thinking you need the added calories. Weight gain is a side effect for some. Only the non-hormonal IUD or barrier methods don't have some risk of weight gain.
Answered 6/5/2023
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