Birth Control Pills Don't Cause Weight Gain - Study

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Birth Control Pills Don't Cause Weight Gain - Study

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Do birth control pills cause weight gain? Virtually since their introduction it was believed to be true but new research conducted at the Oregon National Primate Research Center at Oregon Health&Science University says that is not the case. To

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