HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I just started birth control a week ago. i'm having preg symptoms like very nauseous & sore nipples & headaches. could i be pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Patrick Mckenna answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Possibly: Birth control pill can cause these symptoms, but since you've only been on it a week I can't rule out pregnancy (assuming you had intercourse some time in the recent past). Might be worthwhile doing a urine pregnancy test if you think you might be pregnant.

Answered 8/26/2015

2.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

For 2 weeks I've had tender breasts and nipples, headaches, nausea and loss of appetite. I have an IUD (PARAGARD) could I be pregnant?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I have tender nipples and slight cramping and I'm fatigued with headaches been off Depo-Provera for 3 weeks...is it too soon to be pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I'm 20 days late. Have had spotting sore chest nausea headaches and backaches but 3 negative tests could i still be pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

7 days late period. Normal 28-30 day cycle. Now at 37 days. Tender nipples, headaches, leg pains. 3 negative tests. Could i be pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I think I might be pregnant ..I have tender nipples ,back pains, headaches, I'm always tried and I am spotting when I started it I had mild cramps but

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

My nipples are tender, back pain, fatigue, and hungry. On birth control is it possible im pregnant?
20 year old female and I've been having unprotected sex with my partner. I've had a Mirena IUD for almost two years now, but I'm worried I might be pregnant. I've had tender (but not swollen) breasts and nipples and because of my birth control I rarely ge
Took plan B twice a week apart, pink spotting week later, nausea, headaches, heart burn, nipple sensitivity, frequent urination, been month. Pregnant?
Am i pregnant? I'm experiencing nausea, headaches, enlarged breasts, darkening of nipples as well as white on the tips of my nipples
I have sore nipples nausea and headaches could I be pregnant?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.