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Re: Weight gain after going off birth control

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 20 Dec 2000 08:26:56 -0600 (CST)


At Tue, 19 Dec 2000, Jessica wrote: >
>I went off birth control and gained 15 lbs. in less than a month. My
>doctor is aware of it and is monitoring my weight for the next 3 months.
>What hormone imbalance causes this sudden weight gain and is there
>anything I can do about it?

Changes in your internal hormonal environment can lead to increases in appetite, and also the potential retention of fluid.

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William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is neither designed nor intended to replace consultation with and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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