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I have been with my boyfriend for a while now and I want to start taking the pill. But my friend said it makes you put on loads of weight.Is that true?

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Studies have been done comparing women taking birth control pills to women using other forms of birth control. The studies didn't show any differences in weight gain between the two groups over the long term. One side effect of some birth control pills however, is to increase your appetite, especially in the first few months you take them. The contraceptive pill combined with using condoms will not only help prevent an unintended pregnancy, but the condom will help protect you from any STI's or STD's.

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