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What causes the breasts to swell and leak when taking the pill?

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The pill mimics pregnancy, so the breasts of many women swell and leak while they are taking it.

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What are causes for taking pills?
To cure, treat or prevent.
Do taking pills cause impotence?
some could ask your physician
Can a man grow breasts by taking a pill?
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