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Birth Control Pills: Facts and Myths

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Dr. Jayanti KamatGynaecologist • 31 Years Exp.MBBS, MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Advanced Infertility
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Birth control pills also known as oral contraceptive pills are hormonal pills used to

Prevent conception and help in postponing or spacing of pregnancy.

Myth: pills cause weight gain and side effects like acne

Fact: with modern pills there is hardly any weight gain. Recent studies have shown that not much weight change with pill versus non hormonal contraceptive users. Infact modern pills can reduce acne, improve skin condition and facial hair growth with modern progestin

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