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What could cause a sharp quick pain in left breast area?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pain: Causes of breast pain can include cysts, prior surgery, trauma, medications (oral contraceptives, infertility tx, SSRI's), large breast size, premenstrual syndrome, ovulation, period & pregnancy. Your Dr can help determine the cause.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 5/19/2015

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