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A member asked:

Does birth control make your breasts get bigger and if you stop taking the specific birth control, will your breasts go back to their normal size?

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Dr. Bruce Pierce answered

Its possible: This should be reversible once the pill is stopped. If not, see your doctor.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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