Breast side effects with the birth control pill?

Jennifer25 · 07-15-2003, 08:08 PM

My doctor switched BCP's on me two months ago because the first one I was on wasn't getting rid of the ovary cysts.

Anyway during the first new pack of pills I noticed my left breast was larger then the other. Honestly it could have been that way before and maybe I just noticed, but it did concern me so I called the doctor. The nurse said that is normal sometimes with BCP's. Okie. I was also having soreness and tenderness in that breast right before my period, more so then the right breast.

I'm in the middle of the second pack now and my left breast is sore again. So I was doing a self breast exam yesterday and found that my left breast is "lumpy" next to the right. Not just one lump but I could pin point several really. They aren't really big or anything, but any lump is scary of course! I am also not sure if the same breast may have leaked this morning (I was in the shower so it was hard to tell).

I don't know now if these symptoms are from the new pill, my very messed up hormones to begin with (from PCOS), or something worse? I have a doctor appointment tomorrow to get it checked out.

The pill I'm on now is called Ovcon, and they said it was a MUCH stronger pill then the Allesse I was taking before. Maybe too strong for me. I'm only 25, and breast cancer does not run in my family (also fybriods do!). But I feel very paniced about it all. I've never had trouble like this, and I'm really hoping it's nothing serious. Has anyone had any experiences like this from either the pill or PCOS? I haven't been able to find any info online about the breasts and PCOS. Although my doctor did check to see if my breasts were leaky two months ago, so I assumed that was a sign? Thanks for all of your help!

Chrissy · 07-17-2003, 10:01 PM

Call your Dr's office and tell them about finding some lumps and ask to come in and have your breasts checked. Sometimes they'll do this for you as kind of follow up if you've been recently. I'd definately let an expert feel it. To make you feel more relaxed I will tell you I have major breast reactions to the pill. Alesse was the least as well but that was just me. I have to take Vitamin E to help with the breast discomfort and swelling birth control pills bring on. It is usually related to the estrogen but can also come from too strong a progestin pill. Ovcon is high in estrogen content. Take matters into your own hands and don't with and fret. Best wishes!!

Chris

Musigurl · 07-17-2003, 11:09 PM

My breasts were extremely sore and tender for the first 3 months on the pill -- all the literature says that this is normal, and that you should only be concerned if it doesn't go away after the 3 months, which, luckily it did for me.