Can I use an IUD or oral contraceptives while on the HCG Diet Protocol?
Dr. Simeons did not object to his patients using oral contraceptives while on the HCG Diet Protocol. However, it is important to understand that oral contraceptives and some IUDs release chemicals that are very toxic to the human body. Side effects include weight gain, mood disorders, altered menstrual flow, and many more. For these reasons I recommend that my patients use natural family planning or barrier contraceptive methods instead of chemical contraceptive methods. In some patients the use of oral contraceptives may cause weight gain, whereas in others there may be satisfactory weight loss while on the HCG Diet Protocol.
