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Does The Ocp Causes Weight Gain?

Hi, I am 23 yr old married woman,I am on OCP from past two years. I want to know still how long is it safe to use OCP since me and my husband are not planning for child now, Also I have increased my weight from past 2yrs being on OCP. Is OCP the cause for my weight gain? Please advice.
Wed, 13 Nov 2019
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Hi,

It's rare, but some women do gain a little bit of weight when they start taking birth control pills. It's often a temporary side effect that's due to fluid retention, not extra fat. Studies have showed no evidence that birth control pills caused weight gain in most women.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician
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Does The Ocp Causes Weight Gain?

Hi, It s rare, but some women do gain a little bit of weight when they start taking birth control pills. It s often a temporary side effect that s due to fluid retention, not extra fat. Studies have showed no evidence that birth control pills caused weight gain in most women. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician