Can birth control make you lose weight?
Weight gain is a common complaint of women taking birth control pills, but a small percentage of woman report weight loss.
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Yasmin is the birth control you're referring to. In studies, it has been show that this pill DOES help women lose weight! cha cha!
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How many days does it take for birth control to work?
It depends on the exact birth control pill being used, but ge...
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How long does it take birth control to start working again after being on antibiotics?
So like a day or 2 depending on the anti-biotic. If it's a Z-...
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What is the rythm method of birth control?
The rhythm method is a form of birth control that relies on k...
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If you are 16 how are yoh able to get birth control without an adult?
Go to a women's heath clinic, they offer free birth control t...
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What are the chances of getting pregnant while on birth control and using condoms?
Birth Control Pill (combination pill) has a rate of 97%-99% e...
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How many days does it take for birth control to work?
It depends on the exact birth control pill being used, but ge...
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If your on birth control and miss a period what all could that mean?
If you miss a period it could mean that you are pregnant.
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Can birth control cause hypothyroidism?
My adrenal glands are also low, which also developed after be...
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The birth control is 98 percent to 99 percent effective at pr...
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How long does it take birth control to start working again after being on antibiotics?
So like a day or 2 depending on the anti-biotic. If it's a Z-...
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How effective is the withdraw method of birth control?
Withdrawal is 73-96% effective for birth control, depending o...
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If you want to go on the pill or other hormonal birth control...
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Do you ovulate when you're on birth control?
When you're on birth control pills, you're not ovulating. Whe...
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Can i have a miscarrige If im taking birth control pills,?
Do not take birth control pills if you are pregnant. This can...
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What are the chances of me getting pregnant if I use the birth control pill and a condom?
I couldn't find any studies, but since the pill is 99 percent...
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How effective is birth controll?
The Birth Control Pill ("the Pill") is 99.7% under Perfect Us...
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Does Lybrel birth control make you gain weight?
Lybrel has the same side effects as other hormonal methods. A...
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What happeneds if you skip your birth control SUGAR pills?
Sugar pills are placebos, containing no active drug. If you f...
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What happens if a guy take birth control?
There is a male birth control pill in the works but there are...
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Spironolactone is often prescribed off-label to treat hormona...
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How effective is birth controll?
The Birth Control Pill ("the Pill") is 99.7% under Perfect Us...
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Most birth control pills are "combination pills" containing a...
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Does Lybrel birth control make you gain weight?
Lybrel has the same side effects as other hormonal methods. A...
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How long does it take birth control to work?
Birth control pills usually become effective at preventing pr...
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What happens if a guy take birth control?
There is a male birth control pill in the works but there are...
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How effective is birth controll?
The Birth Control Pill ("the Pill") is 99.7% under Perfect Us...
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Can i have a miscarrige If im taking birth control pills,?
Do not take birth control pills if you are pregnant. This can...
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What happens if you bleed between periods while being on birth control?
Spotting between periods while being on birth control is very...
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How long does nausea last after starting a birth control pill?
Nausea shouldn't last more than a week. If it's longer then i...
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What happens if a guy take birth control?
There is a male birth control pill in the works but there are...
About Birth Control
Birth control refers to the interception of a female egg and a male sperm so that embryo implantation, resulting in pregnancy, does not occur. Birth control has been practiced for thousands of years, and there are various methods which have evolved, including birth control pills, patches, and shots, as well as condoms, diaphragms, and birth control rings. Methods that don't require additional contraception include early withdrawal and abstinence.
About Weight loss
Before beginning any weight loss program, always consult your doctor. A doctor can tell you what your ideal weight is for your height and size and help you set realistic goals for your diet. They can also offer you some great advice on healthy ways to lose weight. Another tip for eating less or better is to keep track of what you eat. Try keeping a diary of what you have. You’ll be surprised at how much you eat every day. Your doctor can help you understand what kind of foods to eat too.
About Birth Control Pills
Birth control pills prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation, or the release of an egg into the ovaries. Birth control pills contain hormones -- estrogen, progestin or both -- which prevent the egg from being released before menstruation. If no egg is released, a sperm cannot join with it. Hense, pregnancy is prevented. There are many different pills, so consult with your doctor to choose one that is right for you.
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