NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Weight gain

When starting to take the birth contol pill some people may expierence slight weight gain. Although this depends entirely on the individual, some people experience no weight gain at all while people who are alreeady obese or overweight may continue to gain weight. The main cause of this gain in weight is one of the chemicals in certain types of pill, which causes appitite to increase.

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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Weight gain - unintentional (589 words)
	Weight gain can also be a significant symptom of several endocrine diseases such as Cushing's syndrome or hypothyroidism.
	A progressive weight gain occurs with pregnancy, whereas a periodic weight gain may occur with menstruation.
	The weight gain is excessive and the reason for the weight gain is unknown.

Weight gain during pregnancy. How much weight should your partner gain during her pregnancy? (488 words)
	Weight gain during pregnancy needs to be controlled to ensure that the best conditions are available to the baby.
	Recommendations for the amount of weight that is normal to gain during a pregnancy varies from country to country.
	Whichever country you are from, the acceptable weight gain taken by a woman during a pregnancy depends on her morphology, that is to say, her normal weight and height before pregnancy.

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