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Does breast tenderness as a side effect of birth control pills go away over time?
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Usually Yes: Many women experience breast tenderness on ocps. For most, it usually does diminish with time. One way to decrease the breast side effects are to use a pill with a lower dose of estrogen.
Answered 1/5/2013
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