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Which of the following is/are a risk factor for gallstones?

A) Birth control pills
B) Obesity
C) Diabetes
D) All of the above

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User Darxsys
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B) obesity is the major risk factor for gallstones, especially in women. Estrogen. Excess estrogen from pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy, or birth control pills appears to increase cholesterol levels in bile and decrease gallbladder movement, both of which can lead to gallstones.

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