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Im having breast tenderness while on birth control pills why?. i have 10 more active pills due to complete 21. before it would happen before period.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Common side effect: Breast tenderness is a very common side effect of birth control pills. If this continues to be a problem you may want to consider a different birth control method

Answered 12/14/2014

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A member asked:

Im having breast tenderness while on birth control pills why?. i have 10 more active pills due to complete 21. before it would happen before period.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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