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I just started birth control recently and my breast have been hurting non stop for the past month. is this because the pills?

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Yes: It is common to get breast tenderness after starting birth control pills. It usually goes away after 3 mo so try to stick with it. It is not dangerous and may be secondary to the estrogen in the pills. Sometimes you can be switched to a lower dose pill.

Dr Nguyen and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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