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Does the pill make you gain weight?

By Amy @ Planned Parenthood | Sept. 2, 2010, 11:59 a.m.

Category: Birth Control

Does the pill make you gain weight?

No. Studies have shown that using the pill, the patch, or the ring does not cause weight gain or loss.

The pill is up to 99.7 percent effective against pregnancy when used correctly. Like all methods of birth control, it has both advantages and disadvantages.

Tags: weight, the pill, birth control