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How to tell the difference between birth control side effects and pregnancy?

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Pregnancy moresevere: Since pregnancy causes much higher levels of estrogen and other hormones, then effects of pregnancy are more severe, such as breast tenderness and nausea.

Answered 10/4/2016

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