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Can Birth Control Pills Cause Lumps In The Breast?
Hi there, I started taking birth control May 2012 and I stopped taking in November 2013. In March 2013 I noticed a lump above my right breast. In July 2013 I had it removed for precautionary measures. I decided in November 2013 that I would stop taking it. This year, starting in February till now, I have had many issues with acne/cystic acne around my mouth/jawline. I am debating to go back on the pill to help with this acne, however, I do not want to get another lump (in case that was what caused the first one). Please advise.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If you had fibroadenosis, or the lump in the breast, then it is not advisable to take oral contraceptive pills or any estrogen containing contraceptive method, as it will aggravate the disease.
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If you had fibroadenosis, or the lump in the breast, then it is not advisable to take oral contraceptive pills or any estrogen containing contraceptive method, as it will aggravate the disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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