Question 1

i have 3 pink pills left and 4 white. im on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). ive noticed no breast tenderness n my veins have became more noticable. i havent missed pills.scared ?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal effect: Do not worry. Breast fullness and visible veins are both normal and common while on oral contraceptives and even off pills, may be due to normal female hormone secretion.

Question 2

i have been put on yaz due to endometriosis, have been on it for 3 months and i am experiencing severe side effects as more than usual migraines, cramping in the legs, weight gain and breast tenderness. is this normal? will it go away after a while?

Accepted Answer

I think the answer: is in your question: you state the side effects are severe. While not common, the side effects you list are, largely, ones reported occasionally with Yaz. There is no way to predict if they will improve after 3 months. Since they are bothering you "severely," I would urge you to discuss alternative treatments for endometriosis with your treating Gynecologist. Good wishes:)

Question 3

fairly new onset of bilateral breast tenderness for over a month. i am taking mercilon oral contraceptive. have been on it for approx 4 months. and this is the first month it's happened. can it be from that? or might be it be something else?

Accepted Answer

Mercilon: Bilateral breast tenderness is a well recognized side effect of mercilon. If it remains a very uncomfortable your gynecologist can try you on a different oral contraceptive. In the meantime wear a loose fitting bra. Some patients find relief with applying some heat to the breasts. Unfortunately many women discontinue oral contraceptives as breast tenderness often tends to go on for months.

Question 4

i have brown spotting a week before my period and im on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). im worried im pregnant. i have no breast tenderness. 4 days till pink pills finished. ?

Accepted Answer

Not likely pregnant: If you did not miss any pills, then you are not likely pregnant. DON'T STOP YOUR PILLS. If you do not have a period, you can check a pregnancy test before starting your next pack. This is likely breakthrough bleeding, when the uterine lining becomes unstable and some bleeding occurs. It does not effect the contraceptive aspect of the pill. If it keeps happening, you may need a different pill.

Question 5

off yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) bc 4 weeks. had protected sex week after "pill period". missed period (due today). tender breasts & lower back. pregnant/withdrawal from pill?

Accepted Answer

Could be either: give it couple of days if no period check a pregnancy test but it may be post pill changes  if concerned see your physician

Question 6

what's causes breast tenderness and a clear leakage from the breast?

Accepted Answer

Many things.: Caffeine (e.g. Lots of coffee), cysts in the breasts, normal cycle changes, etc.. Can cause breast tenderness.  Most leakage/discharge from the breasts is normal.  Bloody or pinkish discharge is not normal and warrants further evaluation.

Question 7

what should breast tenderness before period do?

Accepted Answer

Very common: Breasts swelling +/- tenderness is very common around the time of menstruation and is rarely to worry about.  Swelling and bloating is usually lowest right after your period is done.

Question 8

what can breast tenderness before period feel like?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It is different for each person. The pain or discomfort can be described as burning, stabbing, sharp, dull, squeezing and shooting. Many people do not get pain at all.

Question 9

how can i stop breast tenderness if i don't breastfeed?

Accepted Answer

Pump and dump: Pumping may relieve some of the pressure.  Additionally, use of nsaids like Motrin may help with the discomfort.  Of course, there is always the concern that the more you pump, the more you make.  Consult with your ob/gyn about long term treatment options.

Question 10

breast tenderness post  total hysterectomy  is it  normal?

Accepted Answer

Look at hrt: If ovaries are gone and on hormone replacement you may need to lower the estrogen dose; if there is an abrupt cessation of estrogen it can lead to many other sx's but genrally not breast pain; consider perhaps a lower dose of Estradiol if on that.

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I have 3 pink pills left and 4 white. im on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). ive noticed no breast tenderness n my veins have became more noticable. i havent missed pills.scared ?

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I have been put on yaz due to endometriosis, have been on it for 3 months and i am experiencing severe side effects as more than usual migraines, cramping in the legs, weight gain and breast tenderness. is this normal? will it go away after a while?

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Fairly new onset of bilateral breast tenderness for over a month. i am taking mercilon oral contraceptive. have been on it for approx 4 months. and this is the first month it's happened. can it be from that? or might be it be something else?

A member asked:

I have brown spotting a week before my period and im on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). im worried im pregnant. i have no breast tenderness. 4 days till pink pills finished. ?

A member asked:

Off yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) bc 4 weeks. had protected sex week after "pill period". missed period (due today). tender breasts & lower back. pregnant/withdrawal from pill?

A member asked:

What's causes breast tenderness and a clear leakage from the breast?

A member asked:

What should breast tenderness before period do?

A member asked:

What can breast tenderness before period feel like?

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How can i stop breast tenderness if i don't breastfeed?

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Breast tenderness post total hysterectomy is it normal?

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