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My breasts are really sore, i'm not pregnant and will not be starting my period and have not been on birth control for 2.5 months. what's wrong?

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Need GYN check up: The chances are you have some type of hormonal problem. That by itself may be caused by a physical disorder. Your best option is to have a gyn evaluation for a complete check up. Based on the findings by your gyn, an enocrine evaluation may also become needed.

Answered 7/14/2013

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