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Been off depo birth control for 8 months and still get swollen painful breasts. never used to be this bad. what can be wrong? should i take shot again

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Pregnancy test: I will advise you to do pregnancy test if that is negative then make sure you have right size bra ,also get a clinical breast exam and sonogram of breast ,get your hormonal panel checked ,make sure no smoking and avoid too much caffine and chocolate

Answered 10/22/2018

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