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My left breast is swollen and sore, what's wrong?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Get is medically : Evaluated. Causes of breast pain can include cysts, prior surgery, trauma, medications (oral contraceptives, infertility tx, ssri's), large breast size, premenstrual syndrome, ovulation, period ; pregnancy. Your physician may be able to help determine the cause.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 10/3/2013

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