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2016-11-09 17:56:20

Maria asks:

Hello, I am 25 years old, three months ago I had abdominal surgery to remove a cyst on the ovary!! I started taking birth control pills Dimia, and now, when I should have my period, there is a brown discharge from about 1-2 teaspoons every 5-6 hours and it pulls in the lower back, about the same as during menstruation, and the lower abdomen ache a little, but there is no blood, just like during menstruation !! What could it be!?? Could there be any complications after the operation or perhaps birth control pills are not suitable!! I stopped drinking them because I felt bad after them and my chest hurt!! Is it possible that such a reaction is due to the withdrawal of pills!? Thanks in advance!!

Answers Palyga Igor Evgenievich:

Hello Maria! You started taking COCs after surgery and took them for how long - 2 months? When did you stop taking the drug? Have you finished taking the next pack and finished drinking it? Please clarify.

2016-06-17 16:38:34

Elena asks:

The gynecologist prescribed hormonal pills, also known as birth control pills. I started drinking as they said from the first days of my period, (before my period my breasts, especially my nipples, always hurt) my breasts just stopped hurting because my period had passed, 6 days after taking the hormones my breasts themselves began to hurt very much and became thicker like before my period, when I pressed on the right chest yellowish discharge. This is fine? Side effect of the pills?

Answers:

Hello, Elena! During the first three months, such a breast reaction to taking birth control pills is normal. If discomfort in the chest and discharge persist for longer than three months, you will need to contact your gynecologist about changing the drug. Take care of your health!

2015-11-06 20:51:59

Anna asks:

Hello!
At the end of August, after unprotected sexual intercourse, I took a birth control pill 4 hours later. After that, after 5 days there was discharge and soon my period began exactly on time.
Afterwards I had unprotected sexual intercourse (without a condom, but the man did not do “it” internally).. Now I am 11 days late, before the due date I felt a tightening in my lower abdomen, everything is as usual. Now my stomach ache periodically, my breasts do not hurt and have not enlarged. In fact, I feel completely normal. I took a test on the 4th day of the delay - negative. Recently there was stress associated with studying, a cold snap and active sexual relations began. Could the reason be a cycle failure after taking the pill 2 months ago?

Answers Wild Nadezhda Ivanovna:

Emergency contraception is not considered safe for nulliparous women. Violations of the MC are possible. Therefore, I recommend that you see a doctor at a antenatal clinic to select long-term and safe contraception. Do not forget that sex without a condom is a high risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections, in particular HIV - AIDS.

2015-10-22 19:13:16

Maria asks:

Good afternoon. I stopped taking birth control pills for 2 weeks. My husband and I want a child. On Saturday the follicle was 12 cm, until Monday (on) they tried very hard on the “pregnancy” issue. After 5 days, a transparent yellow liquid appears from the breast when pressed. Perhaps This happens quickly during pregnancy up to a week. I had 2 births. My breasts don’t hurt, there are no lumps or temperature. Only the mammary gland is felt.

Answers Medical consultant of the website portal:

Hello Maria! The cause of discharge from the mammary gland may be pregnancy, or it may be a change in hormonal levels, possibly associated with stopping the use of a contraceptive drug. As you are planning a pregnancy, it is best to discuss changes in your breasts with your doctor. Take care of your health!

2015-03-23 15:39:50

Svetlana asks:

Good evening!! Please tell me I'm taking birth control pills! This month I forgot to take the pill 4 times and immediately took it in the morning!! Now I’m still drinking this week, the next week is a break, today my chest and lower abdomen started to hurt like before my period! The breasts are a little swollen! And today, when I pressed on my chest, some kind of transparent whitish liquid came out: - (what could this be?

Answers Demisheva Inna Vladimirovna:

Good afternoon, this is a dyshormonal manifestation, try not to disturb the cyclicity of taking the drug. If these complaints do not go away after 3 months, consult a doctor, he will prescribe a correction

2014-12-28 10:01:44

Ulyana asks:

Hello. I’m not pregnant, but as soon as I stopped taking birth control pills, my milk began to secrete, my breasts grew well, and they hurt terribly. What to do?

2014-07-02 03:09:57

Daria asks:

Hello! I'm taking birth control pills, my period is still 2 weeks away, but my breasts started hurting from the armpits and got bigger. Tell me what could be the problem?

Answers Demisheva Inna Vladimirovna:

Good afternoon, this is a side effect of COCs, it should go away, if not, then contact a mammologist or gynecologist, they will tell you how to relieve these sensations

2014-01-10 10:56:06

Diana asks:

Hello, I have a question. For a long time now, throughout the year, I have been having pain in the left lower abdomen (I think it’s the ovary). I did an ultrasound and was checked by a doctor many times, but nothing seemed to be found except for erosion. For the last 3-4 months, my periods have been irregular. In the last month there was a delay of almost 28 days. I went to the doctor and was prescribed hormonal birth control pills Lindinet 20. I started taking them on the first day of menstruation and after my period for 5 days my left breast hurt when touched, and brown discharge from the vagina began to appear. What is this? Could this be due to the pills, or is it something else?

Answers Purpura Roksolana Yosipovna:

Brown discharge may occur while taking COCs. If they do not stop in the 2nd month of taking it, then this COC is not suitable for you and you need to switch to another one. Contact your treating gynecologist; I have no right to make virtual appointments.

There are many reasons why breasts may swell. Most often, women associate this phenomenon with the approach of menstruation. But you need to monitor your condition.

If the changes in the mammary glands are minor, then there is no reason to worry.

If your bust size has increased by several sizes, you need to visit a specialist.

The reasons why swelling of the mammary glands can occur can be divided into several types:

• Physiological changes.
• Sign of pathology.
• Swelling is not associated with disease.

Physiological reasons

Such reasons include completely natural phenomena that do not cause concern to most women.

They are caused by natural changes in hormone levels:

1. A harbinger of menstruation. Before the onset of menstruation, the breasts are actively preparing for lactation. After ovulation, under the influence of progesterone, the glandular tissue of the mammary glands grows. Because of this, the breasts swell and may hurt. This phenomenon is classified as PMS symptoms.
2. Pregnancy. Swelling of the mammary glands occurs from the first days of pregnancy. The breasts are actively preparing for the upcoming feeding. The glandular tissue actively grows, secretion appears inside it.
3. Menopause. Some women complain that during menopause their breasts become enlarged and begin to hurt. This problem occurs in 10% of the fair sex. This happens because during menopause, women experience hormonal storms. Because of this, the mammary glands may swell. Many people gain weight during menopause, and adipose tissue is an additional source of estrogen. In this case, the glandular tissue is replaced by fatty or fibrous tissue. During menopause, mastopathy can also occur, so if there is any change in the condition of the bust, you should visit a doctor.

Also, during menopause, hormone replacement therapy is often prescribed, the side effect of which can be swelling of the mammary glands. To cope with the problem of soreness and breast enlargement during menopause, you must first determine the causes of this phenomenon.

Sign of pathology

An increase in breast volume in women may indicate diseases such as:

1. Mastopathy. The pathology occurs in women of any age and is characterized by the appearance of tumors in the mammary glands. The main signs of the disease are: severe chest pain, swelling, and discharge from the nipples.
2. Breast cancer. The pathology is characterized by the appearance of lumps in the mammary glands, changes in the shape of the breast, and retraction of the nipple. Therefore, if you find any lump, you should consult a doctor. Timely diagnosis significantly increases the chances of recovery.

Swelling of the mammary glands can also occur due to obesity. Fatty tissue is deposited in the breasts and it increases in size.

Swelling not associated with disease

During pregnancy and before menstruation, breast swelling may increase due to:

1. Excessive fluid intake.
2. Abuse of drinks containing caffeine.
3. Sedentary lifestyle.
4. Exceeding the daily norm of table salt.

These reasons should not cause any pain.

Breasts may also swell if:

• A woman takes antidepressants.
• When taking contraceptives.

Impact of oral contraceptives

Many women notice that their breasts begin to enlarge when taking birth control pills.

This is because such drugs mostly consist of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Therefore, when taking contraceptives, you can observe an increase in the bust by a size or two. But this is not a reason for joy.

Swelling of the mammary glands when using contraceptives is nothing more than a side effect, which may also include nausea, insomnia, headache, and weight gain.

Bust enlargement usually occurs from birth control pills with high and medium levels of hormones. It is strictly not recommended to use oral contraceptives without the knowledge of a doctor, since each body reacts differently to interference with hormonal levels. Uncontrolled use of contraceptives can cause serious health problems. Before buying such drugs, you need to undergo examination.
The doctor must determine the level of hormones and prescribe a remedy taking into account the woman’s age, weight, level of sexual activity and other individual characteristics.

The use of contraceptives specifically to enlarge the bust may not be justified.

How to treat breast swelling

The method of dealing with the problem is chosen depending on the cause of its occurrence. Most often, drugs containing hormones or their analogues are prescribed.

If the problem is related to the menstrual cycle, then the doctor cannot advise anything other than painkillers and antispasmodics.

If you suspect pregnancy, you should not try to identify defects yourself by feeling your breasts. It is better to immediately contact a gynecologist.

Every woman should regularly independently examine her breasts to identify any tumors. If you suspect any deviation from the norm, you should see a doctor.

It is advisable not to try to relieve swelling using vodka, alcohol, vinegar compresses and other traditional medicine recipes. Such manipulations can be hazardous to health. Also, under no circumstances should you warm up your chest. Since, perhaps, an infection has entered the tissue, and thermal procedures will only accelerate the process of bacterial growth.

In general, for any abnormalities in the condition of the mammary glands, it is better to consult a gynecologist or mammologist rather than self-medicate. They will order the necessary examinations and find out the causes of the problem.

Oral contraceptives are hormonal drugs that prevent unwanted pregnancy. The action of such funds is based on a combination of two main points:

1. Due to the hormones that additionally enter the body, ovulation does not occur, that is, the egg does not have the opportunity to be fertilized. Even if it approaches the uterus, the sperm does not attach;
2. Birth control drugs change the state of mucus in the uterus, which also prevents pregnancy.

Unfortunately, oral contraceptives have contraindications and a number of side effects. Often women have to deal with severe breast pain after using them. The mammary glands may also swell.

Often, unpleasant symptoms disappear after 2-3 months. It is important that the chest pain is not very severe. Normally, you feel similar to premenstrual sensations.

What to do to get rid of chest pain while taking birth control pills?

Many women know that birth control pills can cause breast pain. In case of severe unpleasant symptoms, the following measures should be taken:

• consult a doctor to examine the mammary glands and, if necessary, change the drug to a more suitable remedy, in accordance with hormone tests;
• complete refusal of oral contraceptives;
• the use of special gels or ointments to get rid of unpleasant sensations, which can only be prescribed by a doctor.

As a rule, when taking correctly selected contraceptive drugs, the chest does not hurt much. This condition does not last long, and other adverse reactions do not occur.

Why does my chest hurt after stopping OK? What to do?

Women periodically stop taking oral contraceptives. After stopping birth control, breast pain and swelling are also possible.

In this case, the body again adjusts to a different level of hormones, which is accompanied by unpleasant sensations. Such adaptation can normally last up to six months. After this, the condition stabilizes.

At the same time, do not forget that if you have any alarming symptoms, you should consult a doctor for an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the necessary treatment.

Reviews from women and gynecologists about oral contraceptives

Many women have tried oral contraceptives at least once in their lives. Finding reviews about the effects of these drugs on the Internet is not difficult.

Many women confirm that the risk of becoming pregnant with regular use of contraceptives is minimized. They note that it is very important to choose a drug together with a gynecologist after passing the appropriate tests.

Among the benefits, women note an improvement in the condition of their hair and nails. For some, oral contraceptives helped cope with acne and improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands. Even after stopping the use of drugs, the results last for a long time.

Not all women are happy with oral contraceptives. Among the shortcomings, they note the following: deterioration in health, lack of libido, chest pain, depression, weight gain. Such side effects force some women to resort to alternative contraceptive options.

Doctors, in turn, consider contraceptives to be modern and reliable protection against unwanted pregnancy. They note that now there are many names, for example Yarina, Jess, Belara, Charozetta. All of them differ in the level of hormones and, accordingly, the effect on the body.

Gynecologists repeatedly remind that choosing a truly suitable remedy is possible only after a thorough examination. They also write about such a symptom as chest pain while taking birth control pills. Often this is simply an adaptation of the body.

Conclusion

Women need to take care of their health. This is why it is important to take a thoughtful approach to the issue of contraception. Hormonal medications have long been successful in helping to avoid unplanned pregnancy. Birth control pills are constantly being improved, so if chosen correctly, they will not harm the body.

Oral contraceptives have gained great popularity among many. They are considered the most convenient, effective and safe means of protection. But some women experience breast pain when taking birth control pills. This is one of the unpleasant side effects. What is it connected with, and how to eliminate painful sensations?

Why does my chest hurt?

In fact, it is not always oral contraceptives (OCs) that are the culprits of pain in the mammary glands.

Their reasons may be the following:

• approaching menstruation;
• the onset of pregnancy;
• unsuitable bra;
• breast enlargement;
• consequences of injury;
• diseases (tumors, infection, etc.).

If you are sure that the problem is still OK, then you need to know the following information.

These drugs are hormonal. This means that such tablets contain artificially synthesized female hormones - estrogen and progesterone. Their compound is called “progestin”.

They are important components of the so-called combined oral contraceptives, which are used more often than other contraceptives by women around the world.

Such OCs affect the female body as follows:

• restore the normal course of the menstrual cycle;
• relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (headaches, depression, abdominal pain, nausea, depressed mood) or at least reduce their impact;
• have a beneficial effect on the condition of skin and hair cells, get rid of acne, pimples, blackheads.
• promote breast enlargement.

It is important to remember: all these effects usually disappear some time after stopping taking the hormonal drug.

In this case, the contraceptive effect is achieved due to the following:

1. Hormonal pills cause ovulation to stop. After maturation, the egg is unable to enter the uterine cavity, so fertilization does not occur. Although it is worth noting that sometimes she still begins to move towards the uterus. But even if it merges with a sperm, the female reproductive cell will not attach to the wall of the uterine cavity, which means that the development of the embryo will not begin.
2. Contraceptives affect the mucus in the cervix. The mucus becomes thicker and more viscous, so that sperm cannot overcome it and merge with the egg.

The reliability of oral contraceptives is due to the combination of these two effects.

Attention! Before you start using OCs, you should visit a gynecologist. This will minimize the risk of side effects by correctly choosing OCs that are suitable for a particular woman.

Side effects

But such tablets also have disadvantages that should be remembered. Any interference with natural processes that affects the hormonal levels of the female body can lead to painful consequences. The following side effects are possible when taking birth control pills:

• swelling of the mammary glands and pain in them;
• slight increase in pressure;
• discharge during intermenstrual periods;
• depression;
• restless sleep.

Therefore, you should not worry too much if you experience chest pain while using birth control pills. This is a completely normal reaction of the body to hormonal changes.

As a rule, unpleasant symptoms disappear after 2–3 months of taking the drugs. The main thing is to pay attention to the nature of the pain: if it is too strong, it is abnormal. The level of pain should be approximately equal to that experienced by a woman during menstruation, no more.

When taking OK, the breasts should increase slightly in size, which is another reason for discomfort in this area.

If after six months of using a contraceptive the body has not adapted, the drug must be changed.

Important! If there is a delay in monthly bleeding while using OCs, it is possible that this is an unplanned pregnancy. If there is swelling of the mammary glands and pain in them, it is also worth doing a test, just in case.

What to do if your breasts hurt from contraceptives

Does pain from taking OCs cause inconvenience? There are several methods to solve the problem:

1. Talk to your doctor about choosing contraceptives that contain less hormones. However, you should not hide from your doctor the presence of serious illnesses, such as breast cancer.
2. To reduce the discomfort associated with pain, you can try special gels or ointments for the breast. Again, only with the recommendation of a doctor.
3. Selecting another contraceptive method for yourself and your partner.

After stopping treatment

After stopping the use of hormonal contraceptives, your breasts may also hurt. This has to do with adaptation. The body is accustomed to regularly receiving a certain dose of hormones. After they stop flowing in the same volume, he experiences stress, because now he must produce the necessary substances on his own.

Pain appears immediately after stopping the drug. There may be other unpleasant consequences:

• deterioration of skin condition;
• increased appetite;
• sudden mood swings;
• cycle disturbances (both acceleration and delay);
• active sweating;
• stomach ache;
• decreased libido.

As with starting birth control, these symptoms are completely natural and should last no more than six months.

Important! After using it without a break for too long (for several years), disruptions in the reproductive function of the body are possible - in case of incorrect selection of the drug. If the woman’s health was in order before taking the OC, the ovaries will quickly and actively restore normal functioning within 1–3 months.

According to many experts, with the correct selection and use of hormonal contraceptives, they will not only not be dangerous to health, but will also bring considerable benefits to it: they will help restore the cycle, make up for the lack of hormones, and give the ovaries a break.

The main thing in this matter is timely consultation with specialists when choosing a drug, refusing it, or the appearance of symptoms that interfere with normal life. You should not risk your well-being and your own health by delaying a visit to a qualified mammologist or gynecologist.