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Is enlarging of the nipples a period symptoms or a pregnancy symptom?

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Enlarged nipples: Hormone changes such as menses or pregnancy are known to cause nipple sensitivity but actual size increase would be unusual in either case.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 1/30/2015

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