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What Is The Cause For Gaining Weight In The Lower Abdomen?

Hi, I am currently taking primolut N and i realised I m gaining weight especially in my lower abdomen. I know it s probably because of water retention but I want to know whether my body is going to go back to normal after stopping primolut N? thank you
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

Primolut-N can cause weight gain so I will suggest that you continue Primolut-N only for a specified period of time. Also, have a thyroid profile test and prolactin test done.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sujoy S. Bhattacharjee, OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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What Is The Cause For Gaining Weight In The Lower Abdomen?

Hi, Primolut-N can cause weight gain so I will suggest that you continue Primolut-N only for a specified period of time. Also, have a thyroid profile test and prolactin test done. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sujoy S. Bhattacharjee, OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine