Will taking the contraceptive pill make your breasts bigger?

The use of the contraceptive pill can in some cases lead to a temporary increase in breast size, but this effect is not permanent and varies from person to person. This is due to the hormonal changes caused by the pill.

Many birth control pills contain synthetic forms of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. They can cause fluid retention and swelling of breast tissue, which can make breasts appear fuller. Hormones can also affect the distribution of fat in the body, which can contribute to a slight increase in breast size.

In most cases, the increase in breast size is temporary. Once your body adjusts to the hormones or you stop taking the pill, these changes often go away. In addition to a possible increase in breast size, some women may also experience tenderness or pain in their breasts, especially in the first few months after starting the pill.

If you find the changes uncomfortable or experience other side effects, talk to your doctor to see if another form of birth control would be better for you.

Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/birth-control/in-depth/birth-control-pill/art-20045136

Author: Prof. Dr. Dirk Devroey - Latest update: 2024-12-03 - Copyright: Clinifacts 2024