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  • Post category:Sexual health and Safety
  • Post published:April 15, 2015

There is no evidence that taking the contraceptive Pill causes weight gain. Some women put may put on weight whether they are taking the Pill or not.

Source: Sex myth buster @ NHS Choices

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