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What Causes Weight Gain After An Abortion?

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Posted on Wed, 24 Dec 2014
Question: I had an abortion 8 weeks ago. I suspect hormones are causing weight gain. Which hormone specifically would be responsible for this? I am abstaining from sex and so am not on any hormonal forms of birth control. Thank you for your help.
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
common after abortion

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX it is common to have weight gain after abortion because during pregnancy internal hormones progesterone and cortisol are increased to help in conserving food for the baby which otherwise subside after full term delivery but stay increased if pregnancy gets terminated in between. All you need now is to follow a diet plan and start exercise likein a gym or just a brisk walk daily.
Take care.
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What Causes Weight Gain After An Abortion?

Brief Answer: common after abortion Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX it is common to have weight gain after abortion because during pregnancy internal hormones progesterone and cortisol are increased to help in conserving food for the baby which otherwise subside after full term delivery but stay increased if pregnancy gets terminated in between. All you need now is to follow a diet plan and start exercise likein a gym or just a brisk walk daily. Take care.