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Take birth control pill everyday at same time. never missed one.while on the pill my breast never hurt now they suddenly do. is this sign of pregnancy?

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Dr. David Krulak answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unlikely: Taking the pills as prescribed is extremely effective at preventing pregnancy. As such, your symptoms are probably not related to that condition. Best wishes.

Answered 1/29/2015

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