Birth Control/Weight gain

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Expert: - 8/6/2009


Question
i started using the injection contraceptive nd a month later i gained weight rapidly nd i went frm a size 6 to a size 12 in 3 months nd stoped using it will i lose the weight?

Answer
Hi Bonie,

Thanks for your question and please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com so I can advise you. I don't usually recommend hormonal birth control because of this kind of side effect. I can't guarantee that you will lose the weight now that you have stopped the birth control. But I do think that stopping was a wise move healthwise. What are you going to do now about birth control or do you need to use birth control at this time of your life? So email me and we can talk more.

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl

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Diane Cheryl

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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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