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A member asked:
My breasts are sore more often than not, i'm not pregnant only on birth control could it be the reason why?
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Hormonal influence: Yes your breast can be hurting because of hormonal influence.
Answered 10/24/2013
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Depends: Many women have fibrocystic breast disease and that is the major cause of breast tenderness. It is treatable and manageable. Caffeine does not cause fibrocystic breast disease but it does aggravate the condition resulting in more pain and tenderness.
Answered 10/24/2013
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breast pain: Yes. Birth control pills can cause breast pain. You should report this to your doctor.
Answered 11/1/2013
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