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What Causes Weight Gain While On Quasense?
yes my daughter started taking the pill quasense about 10 days ago and has gained 15# and is somewhat depressed about it , will it level off or will she continue to gain wt my daughter is 18 and about 5'2 and used to weigh 137 and now weighs 150 +
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
hell
welcome to HCM,
there are different side effects of this combined pill.metabolic changes are,
increase appetite,complex abnormality of lipid profile etc.
she is clearly overweight.
she can switch up to other non hormonal contraceptive depending upon the indication..or can switch to barrier or natural methods.you should consult with your prescribing doctor.
in the meantime give her small frequent feed.
ask to do regular exercises and do a metabolic profile.
hope this is helpful
post more queries and we shall be happy to help you.
regards.
welcome to HCM,
there are different side effects of this combined pill.metabolic changes are,
increase appetite,complex abnormality of lipid profile etc.
she is clearly overweight.
she can switch up to other non hormonal contraceptive depending upon the indication..or can switch to barrier or natural methods.you should consult with your prescribing doctor.
in the meantime give her small frequent feed.
ask to do regular exercises and do a metabolic profile.
hope this is helpful
post more queries and we shall be happy to help you.
regards.
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