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Taking norethisterone for heavy periods. boobs are heavy sore for over 2 weeks. areola has i think a skin tag on it. thank you for advice.
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Norethisterone: Norethisterone may cause swelling and breast tenderness. You'd have to get the possible skin tag checked out as it may be a separate issue.
Answered 5/26/2015
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