Question 1

is breast pain normal during menopause?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In the months/yrs leading up to menopause (the end of menstrual periods) our hormones fluctuate to higher highs and lower lows than they did when we were younger. These surges of estrogen can cause breast fullness and tenderness. Seek medical care if pain persists past a few days each month, or if pain is one sided. Get mammograms as recommended (yearly after age 40).

Question 2

with women over 50 with menopause, what can cause breast pain?

Accepted Answer

Common problem: Fibrocystic disease/changes is very common after menopause.  Breasts feel lumpy and painful which is caused by cyst formation (fluid filled areas) due to hormonal changes.  Some women may have these changes without being on their menstrual cycle.  Caffeine may cause the cysts to be overactive resulting in pain. This is not related to cancer.

Question 3

what is a common cause of breast pain in women going through menopause?

Accepted Answer

Hormone imbalance: Estrogen dominance and hormonal fluctuations contribute to breast tenderness at any age, especially perimenopausal. High and low swings and surges stimulate glandular tissues. Certain foods, such as caffeine beverages and chocolate also increase breast tenderness.

Question 4

post menopausal many years but still have mastalgia frequently  in both breasts equally. have dense/fibrous.  mamm annually and normal. why do i still have tender breasts?  do you still have normones? anything to help alleviate the mastalgia?

Accepted Answer

Breast exam: Anytime one notices a new mass, lump, bump or skin change in the breast it is very important to have this evaluated by a doctor who can help determine if any work up or testing is needed. Benign causes of breast pain can be caused by weight gain, diet changes, changes in exercise patterns, ill fitting bras, caffeine intake, hormonal fluctuations and others.

Question 5

in peri menopause havent had sex so know not pregnant breast tenderness over 1 month both sides & no period 51 days can the tenderness be normal ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes this can be normal - but 51 years do get pregnant - so get this checked. Plus get a mammogram if you have not had this done.  Plus get a Thyroid and prolactin blood test.

Question 6

im almost 37, week before menstruation. moodier than normal, breast tenderness, night sweats, this seems to be happen every month lately. menopause?

Accepted Answer

Premenstrual syndrom: This sounds more like PMS than menopause. With the approach of menopause, your periods usually become less regular. The incidence of PMS increases as we age and more women have it in their 20's than in their teens and more in their 30's than in their 20's. Exercise is a big help with PMS. There are also some diet changes and supplements that you can try. For drug treatment the SSRI's are used most

Question 7

is it normal during pregnancy to experence breast pain that runs to my nipples? 15weeks pregnant

Accepted Answer

very common: Many women will experience breast pains during pregnancy due to the hormones involved.  Most will see a decrease around 15 weeks. Let your doctor know so they can make sure this is just normal pregnancy pain.

Question 8

is it normal to have breast pain days before my period and still have pain during my period? i got my period today but i still have a bit of tendernes

Accepted Answer

Yes: Breast tenderness can occur throughout menstrual cycle due to hormonal fluctuations.  pain felt before period can continue into menses and usually will subside during or after menses.

Question 9

is it normal to have severe left breast pain during menstrual cycle with nausea?

Accepted Answer

Cyclical mastalgia: This is the name for mild breast pain or discomfort that some women experience during their cycles (periods). Severe pain which is not typical of your own cycles may be unrelated to the cyclical hormonal changes and requires consultation with your dr

Question 10

i usually feel breast pain and get irritating zits on my face during my period. are these normal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These occur normally during that time of the month of women.

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In peri menopause havent had sex so know not pregnant breast tenderness over 1 month both sides & no period 51 days can the tenderness be normal ?

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Im almost 37, week before menstruation. moodier than normal, breast tenderness, night sweats, this seems to be happen every month lately. menopause?

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Is it normal during pregnancy to experence breast pain that runs to my nipples? 15weeks pregnant

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Is it normal to have breast pain days before my period and still have pain during my period? i got my period today but i still have a bit of tendernes

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Is it normal to have severe left breast pain during menstrual cycle with nausea?

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I usually feel breast pain and get irritating zits on my face during my period. are these normal symptoms?

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