breast cysts / Yaz birth control?

Question

a few months ago I found a lump in my left breast. I got an ultra-sound done and they said it didnt look like anything. Now I have one in my right aswell. I'm going to get a new ultra-sound tomorrow and eventually a biopsy. Most likely its cysts, but I'm still nervous.
I was wondering if this could have anything to do with taking Yaz birth control? My sister had problems like this when she used the birth control patch.

note: i'm 22 years old if that makes a difference.

Answer 1

It's a rare side effect but yes Yazmin can cause a lump in the breast. I take yasmin as well but only paid attention to the Common Side Effects not the rare.


Yasmin 28 Oral
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Does this medication have side effects?

The following side effects are associated with Yasmin 28 Oral:

Common side effects:
Enlarged Breasts in Males Severe
Breast Tenderness Severe
Irregular Periods Severe
Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands Severe
Weight Gain Severe
Protrusion of the Cornea of the Eye Less Severe
Sinus Irritation and Congestion Less Severe
Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems Less Severe
Breast Fullness due to Milk Production Less Severe
Female Problems Causing Trouble in Getting Pregnant Less Severe
Acne Less Severe
Change in Curvature of the Eye Less Severe
Visible Water Retention Less Severe
Loss of Appetite Less Severe
Feel Like Throwing Up Less Severe
Bloating Less Severe
Stomach Cramps Less Severe
Water Retention Less Severe

Infrequent side effects:
High Blood Pressure Severe
Bronchitis Severe
Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines Severe
Inflammation or Infection of Vagina Severe
Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva Severe
Migraine Headache Less Severe
Discharge from the Vagina Less Severe
Hair Loss Less Severe
Male Pattern of Hair Distribution or Hirsutism in a Woman Less Severe
Increase in the Amount of Hair on the Face Less Severe
Yellow-Brown Patches on Skin Less Severe
Dizzy Less Severe
Weight Loss Less Severe
Head Pain Less Severe
Throwing Up Less Severe
Diarrhea Less Severe
Mood Changes Less Severe
Altered Interest in Having Sexual Intercourse Less Severe

Rare side effects:
Depression Severe
Heart Attack Severe
Blood Clot in Lung Severe
Hemorrhage in the Brain Severe
Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot Severe
Blood Clot in Vein Severe
Blood Clot Severe
Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus Severe
The Flu Severe
Hepatitis Severe
Blockage of Gallbladder Severe
Disease of the Gallbladder Severe
Lump in the Breast Severe
Fluid Secretion from the Breast Severe
Absence of Menstrual Periods Severe
Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods Severe
Bleeding Not Related to Menstrual Period Severe
Backache Severe
Involuntary Muscle Movements Severe
Benign Tumor of Liver Cells Severe
Liver Cancer Severe
Breast Tumor Severe
High Amount of Potassium in the Blood Severe
Serious Infection caused by a Fungus Less Severe

Answer 2

There is a lot of speculation, but it seems like no one really knows for sure why cysts form. The ultrasound will see if the lump you feel is a cyst (fluid-filled), a solid mass, or tissue that looks normal. A biopsy will only be performed if a solid mass is found. Cysts are usually left alone unless it is large and painful, then it may be drained with a needle to get rid of it. Cysts can come and go, increase or decrease in size. If nothing unusual is seen, then your doctor will probably have you follow up short term. It is very common to feel a lump and have nothing show up. Hormones can change the texture of the breasts and make them feel different. You're doing the right thing by having it checked out to make sure everything is OK. Good luck!!!

Answer 3

The ultrasound would have picked up on a cyst, they found nothing.
You are most likely feeling normal breast tissue.