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How much time will it take for my breasts to go back to normal size after getting off birth control pills?

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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Varies 1-2 months.: Those that do decrease in size, often vary. Could be a month or more and depending on the length and type of BCP.

Dr Pizzo and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/21/2014

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