Birth Control and Weight Gain
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QA: Pills and pounds
Woman's Diagnostic Cyber
So you've gained weight; is it your pill's fault? Get the vital answers on birth control and weight gain here.
Pills less likely to add pounds
Drug Store
Worried about birth control and weight gain? Find out which oral contraceptives are less likely to increase weight and talk to your doctor!
What you need to know
Mayo Clinic
Breeze through this important list of questions on everything from birth control and weight gain to the pill and cancer.
Birth control and weight gain might really be about the water weight. Learn how to shed the excess water with these useful tips.
Maybe it's your lifestyle?
MSN Health
Instead of blaming your birth control for the weight gain, perhaps your lifestyle – more food and less exercise - is the real culprit.
Yes, you gain; But how much?
Epigee
According to this resource, birth control causes weight gain. Learn what's normal weight gain and other important facts.
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And the evidence is ...
Planned Parenthood
Despite years of speculation, research shows that the link between birth control and weight gain is just that. Plus discover potential culprits behind the pounds.
Short answer to a long debate
iVillage
Though you won't find a stunning answer on birth control and weight gain, one doctor does offer good advice. Always raise any concerns to your doctor!
More on research review
Doctor's Guide
A good source on the review study exploring birth control and weight gain. Find interesting info on the misconceptions that both women and physicians have.
Study: Shot puts on pounds?
Education
Is there a link between the birth control shot Depo-Provera and weight gain in teenage girls? This recent study has surprising findings.
Depo-Provera and weight gain
Brown University
Useful overview on Depo-Provera includes a brief explanation on this birth control and weight gain.

