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Is it normal for birth control to make your breasts tender and sore for 2-3 weeks or do you think i may be pregnet?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Birth Control: Yes. Nearly every female, at some point on birth control has this side effect. You are most likely not pregnant.

Answered 10/21/2014

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