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A member asked:

Im on implanon birth control, and my breast and nipples are very sore, what could this be?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Pregnancy possible: The possibility exists. If you are one week late and still haven't had your menses, you should perform a home pregnancy test.

Dr Enriquez agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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Pregnancy possible: The possibility exists. If you are one week late and still haven't had your menses, you should perform a home pregnancy test.

Dr Enriquez agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

5.6k views

Thank

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Hello, I'm a 25 year old mother of one. I started implanon birth control about 6 months ago, 2 days shy of a week (full 7 days) I've been having some nipple discomfort. No discharge, just really sore. It started as both nipples now it's the left nipple.

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I've been taking birth control for a month now. My breast and nipples are extremely sore and hurt. Is this normal?

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Im on birth control and im in my 2nd week of it and my breasts and nipples are sore. what does that mean? i have no other symptoms other than that. ive been on birth control for almost a year now?

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I'm on birth control. I'm mid cycle-- breasts have been heavy and nipples tender. I have had this issue once before. Potential pregnancy?

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