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What Causes Sore Nipples Inspite Of Being On Birth Control Pills?
Hi there, last Monday I noticed my nipples were really sore.. Then I noticed my areola were increasingly bigger with bumps on them. Today after I got out of the shower they look a purplish color as well as my area down there. I took a pregnancy test last night but I think it s too soon .. And I haven t had my period in almost 2 years ambecause I was on birth control and skipped the placebo pills and went off last month, so I don t know when to take a test. Is this the accurate symptoms of pregnancy?
Wed, 27 Apr 2022
Hi,
In absence of periods, blood beta HCG test confirms earliest conception chances. USG scanning diagnoses easy pregnancy at about 5 weeks gestation. Skipping placebo tests and continuing with hormonal pulls for very long time would result into hormonal imbalance and hormonal accumulation to result in pregnancy like symptoms. You can stop taking pills totally / start using barrier contraceptive with specified gel to avoid pregnancy. Such total withdrawal of hormones, would result in withdrawal bleeding within 15_20 days to exclude pregnancy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
In absence of periods, blood beta HCG test confirms earliest conception chances. USG scanning diagnoses easy pregnancy at about 5 weeks gestation. Skipping placebo tests and continuing with hormonal pulls for very long time would result into hormonal imbalance and hormonal accumulation to result in pregnancy like symptoms. You can stop taking pills totally / start using barrier contraceptive with specified gel to avoid pregnancy. Such total withdrawal of hormones, would result in withdrawal bleeding within 15_20 days to exclude pregnancy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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Hello,
You are having sore nipples, your areola looks darker and bigger with bumps on it. You haven't had periods for almost 2 years. If you were sexually active, were having unprotected sex and missed few pills or took it after a delayed time, than the efficacy of the CP may decreases and it may not protect you from pregnancy. You are suggested to get clinically examined by an OBGYN. Get per vaginal examination done to detect bulky uterus.
Your treating Gynae may tell you to do pregnancy test and a USG (uterus & fallopian tube) to detect the gestational age of the fetus if pregnant & to rule out ectopic pregnancy. You will be accordingly managed if pregnant or not pregnant. Stay away from addictions if any. Avoid doing any heavy work. Stay away from stress, take home made nutritious food.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You are having sore nipples, your areola looks darker and bigger with bumps on it. You haven't had periods for almost 2 years. If you were sexually active, were having unprotected sex and missed few pills or took it after a delayed time, than the efficacy of the CP may decreases and it may not protect you from pregnancy. You are suggested to get clinically examined by an OBGYN. Get per vaginal examination done to detect bulky uterus.
Your treating Gynae may tell you to do pregnancy test and a USG (uterus & fallopian tube) to detect the gestational age of the fetus if pregnant & to rule out ectopic pregnancy. You will be accordingly managed if pregnant or not pregnant. Stay away from addictions if any. Avoid doing any heavy work. Stay away from stress, take home made nutritious food.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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