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My last period was about 10 days ago but my boobs have really become swollen and sore to touch. could it be because of these birth control pills?
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Possibly: Or you could be pregnant if your birth control was not taken regularly at same time each day. Or if you had a rare failure of birth control.
Answered 9/12/2015
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Yes: Breast tenderness is a side effect of birth control pills, especially in the first 1-3 months of use. It typically resolves quickly.
Answered 9/28/2016
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