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Birth Control and Weight Gain: Where Science and Reality Collide by Charlotte H. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 12 Dec 2009 4:33pm

1 Comment to this: Science: Birth control does not cause weight gain! Women: YES IT DOES AND I HAVE THE HIPS TO PROVE IT. Here's the problem - a very large and reputable study that came out earlier... gain. Yes, I read the recent research showing that women on birth control don't gain any more weight than women not on it but there are several factors the researchers did Read on »

Does Your Birth Control Make You Gain Weight? by Charlotte H. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 03 Feb 2009 12:09am Does birth control make you gain weight? The research says no. And that, my friends, is the sound of a million women screaming and throwing things at their monitors....) One of the best Sarah Haskins videos of all time! What say you? Anyone else have a birth control story to tell? Has yours made you gain weight? Lose weight? Which one do Read on »

Birth Control Method Can Cause Weight Gain by Linda Posted Sun 26 Jul 2009 12:00am If you find yourself gaining weight unexpectedly, check your method of birth control. Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have identified women who are likely to gain weight while using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), more commonly known as Depo-Provera or the birth control shot. DMPA users whose weight Read on »

10February 19, 2011Birth control with a side of cancer, weight gain, and decreased libido? by SoulSearchingVegan Health Maven

Posted Sat 19 Feb 2011 12:00am . With that said, I wanted to talk a little bit about that last one, sex – well kind of. I have been on the fence now for quite some time – about 5 years – on birth control. I’ve been... don’t know, birth control pills are made from synthetic, man-made completely unnatural, hormones. These hormones are meant to mimic progesterone and estrogen Read on »

Increased Weight Gain During Pregnancy Can Cause Asthma Risk In Baby by Linda Posted Mon 25 May 2009 12:00am We’ve discussed the dangers of a large weight gain during pregnancy recently but here is another concern. A Mom-to-be’s weight may have lasting effects not just on her own health but on the respiratory health of her children as well. This study looked at whether a mother’s weight before pregnancy could affect a child’s risk for asthma. The study Read on »

Gaining Weight, Gaining Velocity, Losing Control by Eric C. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 27 Apr 2009 10:00pm coaches that he probably needs to retrain his mechanics with the added weight, but to be honest, it’s something that should have been happening with a gradual weight gain anyway. I would be more inclined to look to address any range of motion (ROM) deficits he may have acquired through the process of gaining weight. For instance, if he lost some hip Read on »

Pregnancy Weight Gain- Fear of Gaining Too Much Weight by Sara H. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Wed 23 Jun 2010 1:04pm pregnancy can be much different than your first. You may gain more weight in the beginning/middle of your pregnancy and less towards the end of your pregnancy. I recommend that you... To Sara of Fit by Sara: “I’m in the second trimester of my seconed pregnancy and have already gained 10 more pounds than I did in my first. I’m afraid I’m going to be HUGE Read on »

Internet & Weight Gain: Teen Girls on the Web Gain Weight, Study Finds by Connie Bennett Healthy Living Professional

Posted Thu 02 Oct 2008 3:12pm of Pediatricsfound that spending too much timeon the internet can cause teenage girls to gain weight. Not only that, but lack of sleep and drinking alcohol led to extra pounds, too... as the major explanation for weight gain. They offer HealthDay News this explanation: "People who are spending more time on Internet, their general activity in daily living is going Read on »

Prenatal Weight Gain- Fear of Gaining More Weight by Sara H. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 26 Apr 2010 11:34am To Sara of Fit by Sara: “I’m already 20 lbs. overweight and just found out I’m pregnant. I’m thrilled to be pregnant, but am scared I’m going to gain too much weight. Any suggestions?” From Fit by Sara: “Congrats on your pregnancy. It’s normal to have concerns about gaining weight when you’re pregnant, however this is the time to focus on having Read on »

Weight gain & Weight loss by Leah Posted Sun 08 Aug 2010 12:00am I’ve been wanting to write a post about the topic of weight gain and weight loss during and after pregnancy. I have some pretty strong thoughts and feelings about it but I... missing the feeling I got after running! So, here are the links to the posts! You are Beautiful by Christa Weight gain & Weight loss – Time to Chill Out! by Ruby See Read on »