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A female asked:
I'm on birth control. i'm mid cycle-- breasts have been heavy and nipples tender. i have had this issue once before. potential pregnancy?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Check a test: If your symptoms were caused by pregnancy then this implies that your hormone levels are high. In that case your pregnancy test would be positive. If negative then pregnancy is not the cause. Pregnancy is not likely since you are on pills and are mid cycle
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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
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Yes.: Breast tenderness is common when you start taking birth control. Most people adjust in a cycle or two.
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A female asked:
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Cramping, sore breasts and nipples from birth control?
Dr. Karen Jonesanswered
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Im on implanon birth control, and my breast and nipples are very sore, what could this be?
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A 37-year-old female asked:
My breasts are very sore and my nipples sensitive, 1 week after my period, which was a few days early, light and short. No birth control, neg pg test.
Dr. Jeffrey Juchauanswered
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Breast tenderness: I would repeat the test in another week, if it is still negative and you are still having symptoms go to your doctor for evaluation.
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