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A member asked:

I took nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) birth control as an ec (doctor recommended). it's been a week is it normal to have real tender breast still?

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Yes: It should get better, within the next few weeks. If It doesn't you might need a different type of pill.

Answered 12/7/2014

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