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I recently switched birth control brands- both combination pills- 3 months on the old one, 2 weeks into the new one and my breasts are tender. normal?

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Dr. Jeff Lin answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Certainly possible : The differing brands of birth control pills can contain different dosages of estrogen as well as different type of progesterone. Change in either can be associated with breast tenderness

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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A member asked:

I recently switched birth control brands- both combination pills- 3 months on the old one, 2 weeks into the new one and my breasts are tender. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Lin answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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