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A member asked:

I'm 8 weeks pregnant and my nipples are very sore also they are hard all the time now. why is that?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Hormones: The hormones produced by your pregnancy affect the breasts and cause the discomfort.

Answered 3/25/2014

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