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Are my symptoms of breast tenderness related to pregnancy?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I recently had to get an emergency refill on my birth control because I was going out of town and realized I did not have enough to last the whole trip. The one I originally used was a generic version of Yaz and the one I got was a different generic version of Yaz (called Gianvi). After taking Gianvi, I have experienced nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness, and fatigue. I did not experience any of this with the one I usually take. Is this normal or likely? Even though they should technically be the same? I last had sex around a month back, but I will not have access to a pregnancy test until I am back from my trip this month. I have read that birth control can mimic pregnancy symptoms, which is why I am wondering if this is the case.

Answered by Dr. Talpe Ashwini Nanasaheb

Education:

MS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Talpe Ashwini Nanasaheb is an Obstetrician and a Gynecologist skilled in women’s health, pregnancy care, and reproductive medicine. Her expertise includes antenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility evaluation, contraception counseling, menstrual and hormonal disorder management, and menopause care. She is also experienced in gynecological surgeries, laparoscopic procedures, and preventive health screening for women.

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Hi,

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Yes, you are correct. These symptoms like nausea, breast tenderness could be due to hormonal variations caused by the pill. Better to continue pill as per schedule. I hope you have not missed a single pill. If completed course without skipping the dose of the pill, no risk of pregnancy.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At February 17, 2019
Reviewed At May 20, 2026

Education:

MS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Talpe Ashwini Nanasaheb is an Obstetrician and a Gynecologist skilled in women’s health, pregnancy care, and reproductive medicine. Her expertise includes antenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility evaluation, contraception counseling, menstrual and hormonal disorder management, and menopause care. She is also experienced in gynecological surgeries, laparoscopic procedures, and preventive health screening for women.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Education:

MS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Talpe Ashwini Nanasaheb is an Obstetrician and a Gynecologist skilled in women’s health, pregnancy care, and reproductive medicine. Her expertise includes antenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility evaluation, contraception counseling, menstrual and hormonal disorder management, and menopause care. She is also experienced in gynecological surgeries, laparoscopic procedures, and preventive health screening for women.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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