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Q: Sore breasts

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 23rd, 2007

Ive been on Ortho-Tri-Cylen-Lo for like 3 weeks now and I was just wondering when you first start taking it does it make your breats sore.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on April 5th, 2007

Birth Control Answer A2534

“Sore breasts” can be a side effect of birth control pills. Sore breasts are the result of the body’s adaptation to the hormones. It is usually a temporary side effect.

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