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How Effective/safe To Use Althea Pills To Prevent Pregnancy?

Hi . I am 30 and planning to take on althea pills to prevent pregnancy.. I am currently working at home and so worried since I am overweight.I am 5 6 in height and more than 80 kls. I have gone operation last 2010 to remove my cyst in the ovary.My main concern is ..this will be the first time that I will be taking contraceptive pills and I am worried that I will gain weight since I am really trying hard to lose some of those fats ..Please help thank you...
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
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Hello ma'am and welcome.

Birth control pills can lead to slight weight gain, and although all pills list this to be a side effect some do not really result in weight gain. I would say it is all upto your diet and which one suits you best. Speak to your doctor about this and also include a healthy diet and exercise into your dauly regimen.

If you still have ovarian cysts, speak to your doctor about the benefits of metformin.

Hope this helps.

Best wishes.
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How Effective/safe To Use Althea Pills To Prevent Pregnancy?

Hello ma am and welcome. Birth control pills can lead to slight weight gain, and although all pills list this to be a side effect some do not really result in weight gain. I would say it is all upto your diet and which one suits you best. Speak to your doctor about this and also include a healthy diet and exercise into your dauly regimen. If you still have ovarian cysts, speak to your doctor about the benefits of metformin. Hope this helps. Best wishes.