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A member asked:

Sore nipples 5 days before my period what could this be due to?

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Dr. Michael Greenberg answered

hormonal changes: Most likely it's due to changes in your hormone levels associated with your menstrual cycle.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/21/2013

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