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A 41-year-old member asked:

Could breast massage prevent my period?

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Dr. Jon Strasser
Dr. Jon Strasseranswered
Radiation Oncology 23 years experience
Definately Not: Unfortunately, your periods on regualated by a hormonal feedback system that starts in the brain. Breast discomfort/swelling is really an end result of the changing hormonal levels in your breast. Massaging them will have no impact on your periods.
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