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Monday, June 6, 2011

Obesity Causes Contraception Failure

Overweight influences the success of the contraceptive methods used. Those include being overweight or obese are advised to choose contraceptive methods more carefully.
The results of an analysis of several studies suggest that hormonal contraceptives, especially the pill, will be less effective in women who are obese. Meanwhile, the contraceptive injection is considered more effective.
Experts revealed that excess fat in the body will cause changes in metabolism and affect the way the body responds contraceptives.