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Hey docs . i wanna ask if Dian takin , increase the weight in pco?
Aug 14, 2014

Dr. Zakia Dimassi Pediatrics
The issue of weight gain in association with intake of oral contraceptive pills has long been debated, but numerous studies found no correlation. If weight gain does occur, it's attributed to weight change associated with the menstrual cycle (because this weight was found to be lost after the cycle), dietary and physical activity habits, and age related weight variations. A best, OCP use causes some water retention which can simulate weight gain but it's not actual gain of tissue. As such, and to avoid water retention, avoid foods that are high in salts while you're on the pill..
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