The Truth About Birth Control And Weight Gain

Birth control really can cause weight gain, the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology reports.

The worst offender is Depo-Provera, the contraceptive shot. Depo contains a synthetic hormone that keeps estrogen levels low, preventing the release of eggs.
Women who used it were twice as likely as those who used nonhormonal contraceptives to become obese over three years, even after accounting for exercise and eating habits.

Here’s how to beat the creep:

Method:
Depo-Provera

Average weight gain over 3 years:
11.26 lb

Average percentage increase in body fat:
3.41

Fight the flab:
If your diet and exercise habits stay the same after starting and you gain a lot, talk to your doc about other methods.

Method
The Pill

Average weight gain over 3 years:
3.2 lb

Average percentage increase in body fat:
1.63

Fight the flab:
Women who strength-trained for at least two hours a week lost less calorie-burning muscle mass.

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