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Can Birth Control Pills Have Any Side Effects Like Weight Gain?
hi i was wondering if i can get some help. i took birth control pills around may 2012 for about 2 months to regulate my period but stopped taking them as i didnt like them. since then i have rapidly gained weight. i went from 140lbs to 165lbs in 7 months. i eat healthy and work out. i got my thyroids checked adn doctor said everything is fine and i just need to diet. i feel bloated all the time. i look pregnant when im not. i feel like i have a lot of water retention and dont know how to get rid of it. some people tell me i just have to wait a year since quotting the pill and everything will go back to normal. please advise.
Thu, 31 Aug 2017
Weight gain can occur with pills.
But if you have already stopped taking the pills than the weight gain cannot be attributed to the pills.
In my opinion you should avoid oily junk foods, eat more of green leafy vegetables and drink atleast 2.5 litres water per day.
Do daily exercise.
But if you have already stopped taking the pills than the weight gain cannot be attributed to the pills.
In my opinion you should avoid oily junk foods, eat more of green leafy vegetables and drink atleast 2.5 litres water per day.
Do daily exercise.
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