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Despite old wives' tales to the contrary, Birth Control pills do not cause weight gain. Patients on birth control pills and patients not on birth control in controlled studies both gained weight.
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What ingredient in birth control pills make you gain weight?
The Birth Control itself does not have any ingredients in it that make you gain weight. The birth control makes you crave food and its the food you eat that makes you gain weight. So when you crave the food go for something healthy to eat such as fruit.
Does all birth control make you gain weight?
Yes, most birth control pills do cause meight gain, but some less than others,
Does certain birth controls make you gain weight?
Yes. There are several forms of birth control where patients have reported weight gain. Some pills and the depo shot for example.
Does getting the shot for birth control make your hips spread?
Getting "the shot" or Depo-Provera for birth control can increase your appetite, which can cause weight gain.
Does Junel birth control make you gain weight?
yes. gained 15 lbs within a year of taking it.
Does birth control make your breast grow?
Yes it makes you gain weight but some or most go to your boobs.
Does birth control make you hungry?
No, Birth control does NOT make you hungry, but what it DOES do is change the hormone levels in your body so in turn (which is the reason why I think you are asking this question) it makes you gain weight by altering your metabolism.
Does the depo birth control make you have pregnancy symptoms?
Yes. Weight gain, eating a lot, mood changes. Ssore breast
Does loestrin24fe make you gain weight?
It shouldn't make you gain weight, I believe it is one of few birth controls that wont make you gain weight, but it can cause breast enlargement, so I guess if it does this then yes it could possibly make you gain very very little weight.
Does birth control implants make you gain weight?
It all depends on the person, because its hormones basically. some people lose weight, some people put on weight, some don't change at all!
Will you gain more weight if you are taking birth control pills but don't take the green ones so your period will stop?
Some women do gain weight while on contraceptive pills, and some do not. Skipping your period, or not taking the in-active green sugar pills, will not make you gain weight, it will just skip your period.
What medication can make humans grow fatter?
Both birth-control pills and corticosteroids can cause weight gain (it's a side effect, not the primary useage of either).
