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Does birth control make you gain weight?


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Birth Control It really all depends on what birth control you take and on your body. For some people it does but not for others. ChaCha on!

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Yes birth control can make you gain weight, but not always 15 pounds.

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Weight changes in young women on BCPs are no different than women who don't take BCPs. Water retention can cause weight gain.

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Studies indicate that, on the average, women do not gain weight because of the pills. Thanks for asking!

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Birth control pills sometimes cause weight gain from water retention. ChaCha On!

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