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What Causes Soreness Under The Breast Post Implanon Replacement?

I have been on implanon for more than 2 years now,just before I replaced the first one I was getting very sore swollen glands under my right breast and now I get them nearly every month sometimes even twice in one month.Its very tender to touch,is this normal,should I get it removed?
Wed, 14 Feb 2018
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Hi there, I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

First of all do not panic.

Your symptoms can be due to hormonal contents of the contraceptive device.
Progesterone hormone in Implanon can cause breast discomfort in some women.

I will suggest you to start on Folic acid, long acting form of vitamin B 6, vitamin B 12, vitamin E and Evening Primrose oil supplements regularly for at least 3 months.
Please opt for a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen.
Include more portions of fruits and vegetables and salads in daily diet.
Drink plenty of water.
Avoid refined sugars and deep fried foods and bakery products in the diet.

If symptoms do not subside or if there are palpable, painful lymph nodes in the armpit or near breast area then please get examined by your gynecologist.
You might need a 5 days course of broad spectrum antibiotic like Doxycycline.

I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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What Causes Soreness Under The Breast Post Implanon Replacement?

Hi there, I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. First of all do not panic. Your symptoms can be due to hormonal contents of the contraceptive device. Progesterone hormone in Implanon can cause breast discomfort in some women. I will suggest you to start on Folic acid, long acting form of vitamin B 6, vitamin B 12, vitamin E and Evening Primrose oil supplements regularly for at least 3 months. Please opt for a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. Include more portions of fruits and vegetables and salads in daily diet. Drink plenty of water. Avoid refined sugars and deep fried foods and bakery products in the diet. If symptoms do not subside or if there are palpable, painful lymph nodes in the armpit or near breast area then please get examined by your gynecologist. You might need a 5 days course of broad spectrum antibiotic like Doxycycline. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks. Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar