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What could cause breast pain besides pregnancy? sharp pain around the sides and nipple. could this be a sign of pregnancy? should i be worried?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sometimes breast : Pain can occur with pregnancy (but it is not diagnostic). Take a pregnancy test to know one way or another. Pain might occur with period, pregnancy, pms - see your physician if not resolving.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 4/12/2015

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