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Fluctuating Weight, Usually Weight Gain, Frequently Take I-pill Post Unprotected Sex. Side-effect?
hello, i am generall a person who gains and looses weight over time recently ,for the past 8 months i have been having i-pills due to unprotected sex,and i also found that i have gained enormous weight,id like otknowif this is the side effects of the birth control i user to have lik ealmost 5 pills month please helpme or suggest me what i can do in order o loose this extra ponds of weight that has accumulated all of a sudden,i have stoped the pill now concentrating on loosing weight but reall tired to start.
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The frequent use of I-pill can be associated with the weight gain that you are having. This is a high dose hormonal pill and needs to be avoided.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The frequent use of I-pill can be associated with the weight gain that you are having. This is a high dose hormonal pill and needs to be avoided.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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