Question 1

what would cause one sided breast pain? my period is late, neg pregnancy test, and sore left breast. breast soreness feels similar to pms type pain.

Accepted Answer

Need for examination: There are many causes of breast pain, including: abscess, fat necrosis, fibrocystic disease, ductal dilatation, breast cancer etc. It would be prudent to see your doctor for a proper evaluation.

Question 2

sore tender breasts after period, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocystic changes: You could have fibrocystic changes. This is the most common cause of breast pain.  It can be aggravated by caffeine, stress, menstrual cycle and hormonal supplements. If you are over 40, then you should have a mammogram and ultrasound.  Please get evaluated by a breast specialist.

Question 3

is it normal to have tender breasts before my period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is very common for women to experience breast tenderness before period starts.  Some women can tell their period is about to start by this symptom.  It is due to hormone changes during the cycle.

Question 4

haven't had period in months but bad bloating and tender breasts, why?

Accepted Answer

Many possibiliites: !st, ifyou ahve skipped periods then you shoudl check a pregnancy test immediatly.  There are many other reasosn for skipping periods that mostylky involve ovulation disorders such as thyroid, prolactin or pcos. Your bloating may be a sign that you need a progesteroen withdrawl bleed.  Mastalgia (breast tenderness) is likely due to hormonal fluctuations, but most important to se eif you are preg.

Question 5

is it normal to have sore, tender breasts even though your period was over a week ago?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocystic changes: You could have fibrocystic changes. This is the most common cause of breast pain.  It can be aggravated by caffeine, stress, menstrual cycle and hormonal supplements. If you are over 40, then you should have a mammogram and ultrasound.  Please get evaluated by a breast specialist.

Question 6

what do tender breasts a week and a half before your period mean? does it mean i'm ovulating the first day it starts to hurt?

Accepted Answer

Ov a few days before: Tender breasts come from the hormone Progesterone that is secreted after ovulation.  Usually it takes a few days after ovulation to get to a high enough level to cause the pain.  When you are pregnant more Progesterone is produced and the breasts continue to be sore.

Question 7

if we don't get no signs of period does it mean i'm pregnant coz i'm not getting no feeling just feel sick and tender breasts????

Accepted Answer

Do a PG test: Some people get no (or very mild) symptoms in early pregnancy.  Check a pregnancy test and if negative and more than a week since your last period see your doctor.

Question 8

does everyone get symptoms when their period comes or it changes because of hormones? because i usually get tender breasts, now i don't?

Accepted Answer

Vary: Symptoms vary. Most but not all women have symptoms when their periods are about to start and during their period. What the symptoms consist of also varies from woman to woman and they can vary over time with the same woman. Hope this helps.

Question 9

could i be pregnant? 
4 negative tests, had protected sex once this month. period was supposed to come dec17.only tender breasts symptom

Accepted Answer

Doubtful but possibl: Home pregnancy test are pretty accurate but you are only two weeks late so it is possible to miss it with tests. I think you should see you doctor who can do more  in depth testing or you could wait and repeat your home test in two weeks.

Question 10

what does sore tender breasts mean 18 days after a period ends when intercourse without protection took place through out the entire month?

Accepted Answer

Maybe pregnant: Unprotected sex in menstruating female means possibility of pregnancy.  One of the common signs is breast tenderness. Should check with home pregnancy test.

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What would cause one sided breast pain? my period is late, neg pregnancy test, and sore left breast. breast soreness feels similar to pms type pain.

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Sore tender breasts after period, is this normal?

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Is it normal to have tender breasts before my period?

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Haven't had period in months but bad bloating and tender breasts, why?

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Is it normal to have sore, tender breasts even though your period was over a week ago?

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What do tender breasts a week and a half before your period mean? does it mean i'm ovulating the first day it starts to hurt?

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If we don't get no signs of period does it mean i'm pregnant coz i'm not getting no feeling just feel sick and tender breasts????

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Does everyone get symptoms when their period comes or it changes because of hormones? because i usually get tender breasts, now i don't?

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Could i be pregnant? 4 negative tests, had protected sex once this month. period was supposed to come dec17.only tender breasts symptom

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What does sore tender breasts mean 18 days after a period ends when intercourse without protection took place through out the entire month?

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