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Hi, I have been taking avine for a year or so now, and suddenly my brests are so sore and swollen that they hurt to the touch, I have never experienced this problem before, however I missed a few pills this month and have been doubiling up on the pills and taking them at irregular times. My husband and I have only had sex one time scince my last cycle (about 2-3 days after my last pieriod and im not due to start agaim for another week or so.) Should I stop taking the pills beccause I could be pregnant, or is the tenderness most likely from taking the pills irregularly and doubiling up. It is too early for a pregnancy test, so I am in doubt as of what to do.
Thank you,
Britt
This is a question for your healthcare provider, the person who prescribed the pills for you. The package insert, the paper directions, in the pill container give some directions what to do when you miss pills. Breast tenderness can be an indication of pregnancy.
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Answers by Expert:
Bob Kambic
Expertise
Natural Family Planning, Periodic Abstinence, Rhythm, Catholic Church Method of Family Planning, Withdrawal, Condoms, Abstinence, Breast Feeding.
Experience
On the faculty of Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health for 22 years.
Publications
AJOBGYN, AJPH, Fertility and Sterility, Advances in Contraception, International Family Planning Perspectives, America, etc.
Education/Credentials
Duquesne University BA, University of Pittsburgh MSH, Johns Hopkins all but dissertation for PhD (ABD). Over 50 peer review articles on these topics, advisor to Planned Parenthood and to Vatican.
Past/Present Clients
Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics, Womens' Reproductive Health Clinics, The Vatican, US Conference of Catholic Bishops, WHO, USAID, programs in Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, and the USA.
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