Question 1

what should breast tenderness before period do?

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Very common: Breasts swelling +/- tenderness is very common around the time of menstruation and is rarely to worry about.  Swelling and bloating is usually lowest right after your period is done.

Question 2

what can breast tenderness before period feel like?

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Varies: It is different for each person. The pain or discomfort can be described as burning, stabbing, sharp, dull, squeezing and shooting. Many people do not get pain at all.

Question 3

is it normal to acquire breast tenderness/pain a week before period at 25 years of age, if never having it before?

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It is not: Unusual to have breast pain, the birth control pill can help this problem, check bra tightness, try some aleve (naproxen) or ibuprofin if u can take those.  Gd luck.

Question 4

what to do if i have breast tenderness 2 and a half weeks before period is due. why?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal changes: With your cycle can cause you to have breast tenderness as the glands enlarge.

Question 5

breast tenderness 2 and a half weeks before period is due. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Hormones: The hormonal fluctuations with periods can make your breasts tender.  This is normal.

Question 6

what is the cause of breast tenderness in 21 wf in the same spot that starts 11-12 days before period and stops after for the last 3cycles. not on bc?

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Breast tenderness: The hormone change which occurs "11-12 days before period" involves the production of progesterone by the ovary.  Progesterone stimulates breast tissue, and occasional tenderness may develop in areas of more dense breast tissue.  This is not cause for concern. This type of tenderness would be minimized if oral bcp's were used, since the hormones in the low dose pills are less.

Question 7

ive starting having breast tenderness 5 days before my next period is supposed to be due. usually if i have breast tenderness it happens a week or so before my period. is the breast tenderness 5 days before period normal then in my case?

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: What you described is a minor variation in your normal routine. A couple of days this way or that is within normal limits for a menstrual period.
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Question 8

what to do if i have cramping and breast tenderness a week before period is due?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal changes: This is simply a side effect of hormonal changes with cycles.  Birth control pills can reduce if it is bothersome to you.

Question 9

miscarriage in january 2015 but now i no longer get breast tenderness before period is this a sign of a problem?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not uncommon for woman to have hormonal changes following a pregnancy, even if/when it ends in a miscarriage.  if you are still having regular menstrual cycles, then it is likely you are ovulating normally.  If you want to get pregnant again, start prenatal vitamins now.  If not, see your dr to discuss contraceptive options.  Take Care!

Question 10

a little bit of breast tenderness 2 weeks before period. on birth control for longer than 3 months. normal last period. normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Since you are not ovulating, the timing of the breast tenderness could be anytime. It is not unusual however. Try decreasing your caffeine intake, increasing Vitamin E, wearing sports bra and applying cold compresses if tenderness increases.

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Breast tenderness 2 and a half weeks before period is due. should i be concerned?

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What is the cause of breast tenderness in 21 wf in the same spot that starts 11-12 days before period and stops after for the last 3cycles. not on bc?

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Ive starting having breast tenderness 5 days before my next period is supposed to be due. usually if i have breast tenderness it happens a week or so before my period. is the breast tenderness 5 days before period normal then in my case?

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What to do if i have cramping and breast tenderness a week before period is due?

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Miscarriage in january 2015 but now i no longer get breast tenderness before period is this a sign of a problem?

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