Re: Continuous Birth Control and Very Sore Breasts
From: D.N. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue May 27 22:29:57 2003
Hi,
I do think that the continuous bcps can cause your breasts to get
larger. As far as the areola cracking, try using vasoline to see if
that helps. You might want to talk to your doc about these problems.
Best wishes,
D.N.
At Tue, 27 May 2003, anonymous wrote:
>
>Ladies, I really need some advice. I've been on continuous birth
>control for about 3 years, and in the last 6 months my breasts have
>grown larger. My left breast used to be considerably smaller than the
>right, but the right has grown, and the left has caught up to the size
>of the right in its larger size. Anyway, the problem I'm having is that
>the aerola (sp?) on my left breast keeps cracking. I get a lot of pain
>there as it's cracking, then the next day I'll find scabs. I've been
>keeping lotion on it 24/7, but it won't stop happening. I've also been
>keeping my boyfriend far away from the area so it doesn't get worse, but
>I just can't get rid of it!!! Do any of you have this problem? My breast
>itches or hurts all of the time, and when I do allow myself to have a
>period, my breasts aren't getting smaller anymore. I really could use
>some advice.
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