Question 1

when breasts are sore a week before period can massage be beneficial? pain is usually around the breast and on the side. on the side is where its painful most but not when squeezed. i don't want to take nsaid. any alternative besides massage if safe?

Accepted Answer

Breast Pain: Wearing a support bra(a size larger), reducing the amount of caffeine in the diet by limiting coffee, soda, energy drinks, and tea, eating less salt to reduce water retention, using hot and cold therapy, such as ice packs or heating pads. Primrose oil, or Vitamin E or vitamin B-6, may help reduce breast pain. Other options are ibuprofen/acetaminophen or birth control.

Question 2

how common are tender breasts a week or two before period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes is common and normal for most women.  This is due to fibrocystic changes that occur due to natural hormonal changes that occur.  You can see other posts on fibrocystic breasts.

Question 3

the underside and upper side of my breasts feels very tender even two weeks after my last period and am not pregnant cos am abstaining till i marry?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen effects: Good for you for waiting and congratulations on your upcoming nuptials. Estrogen has those kind of effects on the breast and may go away at your next period. Just make sure that you do not feel any "lumps" in your breasts by self exam.

Question 4

both breasts tender on sides 7 days before period. and i have lumps in both(alway there, just sometimes more noticible). had done a puncture on left breast of one lump and dr said it is fybrocyst. should i do another check up?

Accepted Answer

: I believe fibrocystic breast exams &amp; follow-up are tricky for the nonbreast surgeon. I have seen such patients and referred them to a breast surgeon. If a more solid lump is found another ultrasound in young women and a mammogram in older women are recommended even if there was a recent study done. I would leave your follow-up to a breast surgeon.

Question 5

breast sore 2 weeks before period ?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant?: Pregnancy is always a concern.  Purchase and perform a home pregnancy test. If it's negative, repeat it in one week and give your doctor a call.

Question 6

unprotected sex 2 weeks before period.period came and wnt like it always is.but my breasts have continued being sore before andeven after period.why?

Accepted Answer

Possible pregnancy: Sometimes bleeding will occur in early pregnancy, and even be heavy enough to look like a normal period.  The breast tenderness could be a clue to an early pregnancy, so do a pregnancy test to be sure.  If you are not pregnant, the breast tenderness will likely resolve on its own.  Avoid caffeine to help reduce breast tenderness.

Question 7

breasts soreness 10 days before period?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon.: Pms symptoms can include pelvic/ abdominal cramping, nausea,  bloating, weight gain, moodiness, irritability, pain & swelling of breasts, feeling tired, insomnia, headaches, ^ acne, food cravings, ^ appetite, swelling of hands & feet, dizziness, thinking less clearly, urinary sxs & exacerbations of chronic conditions.

Question 8

why are my breasts so sore but period is two weeks late?

Accepted Answer

Maybe you are....: pregnant?  If you had unprotected sex near your ovulation, then you may be pregnant, which would account for your symptoms.  See a dr. if this continues and get checked out, good luck to you.

Question 9

my period was 2days early lasted 2 days but beforehand i had really sore breasts at the sides?

Accepted Answer

Something different : for you this month. This probably indicates you did not ovulate normally or not at all. This can result in a change in hormone production and balance. This can happen spontaneously, but any change in stress, diet, activity, medication, or medical condition can affect the timing and flow. If it recurs, it would be good to have your thyroid and prolactin levels checked.

Question 10

breasts have been sore for almost two weeks, should i be concerned? expecting period this week, but never had pain for this long before.

Accepted Answer

Normal: Normal- no tight liftup bras. Only cotton halters or tee shirts. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Advil only as needed.

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When breasts are sore a week before period can massage be beneficial? pain is usually around the breast and on the side. on the side is where its painful most but not when squeezed. i don't want to take nsaid. any alternative besides massage if safe?

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How common are tender breasts a week or two before period?

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The underside and upper side of my breasts feels very tender even two weeks after my last period and am not pregnant cos am abstaining till i marry?

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Both breasts tender on sides 7 days before period. and i have lumps in both(alway there, just sometimes more noticible). had done a puncture on left breast of one lump and dr said it is fybrocyst. should i do another check up?

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Breast sore 2 weeks before period ?

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Unprotected sex 2 weeks before period.period came and wnt like it always is.but my breasts have continued being sore before andeven after period.why?

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Breasts soreness 10 days before period?

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Why are my breasts so sore but period is two weeks late?

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My period was 2days early lasted 2 days but beforehand i had really sore breasts at the sides?

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Breasts have been sore for almost two weeks, should i be concerned? expecting period this week, but never had pain for this long before.

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