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Birth control pills & weight gain Posted: 01-22-07 05:04am


Pls recommend a tablet which will control birth and not have after effects and not make me gain weight. I keep taking postino an emergency tablet but I know this is not good for regular use. Pls help me.

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Birth Control Answer A2202 Posted: 01-26-07 10:52am


Tablets taken as emergency contraception are not good for everyday usage. Emergency contraception pills can cause irregular vaginal bleeding. You can consider taking a day-to-day contraceptive birth control pill. One of the side effects of contraceptive pills could be weight gain. Gaining weight can be due to 2 reasons: the anabolic effect of the progesterone component in the pills, and an increase in appetite. Increase in appetite is considered the more important reason for weight gaining. By using low-dose contraceptive pills and following a proper diet you can prevent this side effect. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by family doctors who practice medicine for the general public. For more information about eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Birth Control Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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