Auburn, AL
A 18-year-old female asked:
Is it normal to have sore breasts/nipples after getting the nexplanon birth control implant? (i'm also taking bc pills to help with spotting)
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Christopher Smithanswered
Family Medicine 43 years experience
Soreness: Yes it is a hormone based product. It usually goes away shortly
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A 27-year-old female asked:
I've been taking birth control for a month now. My breast and nipples are extremely sore and hurt. Is this normal?
Dr. Vahe Yetimyananswered
General Practice 53 years experience
Yes.: Breast tenderness is common when you start taking birth control. Most people adjust in a cycle or two.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Can hormonal changes due to birth control (COCs) cause occasional slight breast/nipple pain/soreness? (Pills always on time, taking no other meds)
Dr. Bruce Jacobsanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes: this is very common from Oc's
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Extremely tender breasts, nexplanon implant 9 mos. Unprotected sex. Any way of being pregnant?
Dr. Georgia Lathamanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Pregnancy unlikely: Nexplanon is among the most reliable forms of birth control. It is >99.99% effective; fewer than one in 1,000 women using an implant will become p... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
I have 9 pills left in my current birth control pack but i started spotting today. I'm also nauseous, breaking out & tender breasts what could it be?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Pathology, Anatomic and Clinical 51 years experience
OCP Side Effects: Your symptoms are probably related to the pills. Is this your first cycle of contraception? It is quite common to experience these side effects in mod... Read More
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A female asked:
Is something wrong with me?! i need help. Back in january my breasts were really tender. I noticed some crust was on my nipples so i squeezed it. Millk came out of my breast. And not in a normal way, it came out like puss! I have been taking birth control
Dr. Mary Engravanswered
Emergency Medicine 33 years experience
If : If you haven't had your period, your breasts are tender, you are expressing milk, and you had a positive pregnancy test, then yes, you could possibly ... Read More
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