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A 23-year-old female asked:
Hi doc, ive bin on birthcontrol, tested negative of pregnancy, and hv had my period twice. but i still feel like m pregnant, tender breast and weak?
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Dr. Michael Perezanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Side effect : ask your prescriber if it's a side effect of your pill. There are many to choose from for different reasons.
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