A 46-year-old member asked:
what could be a possible cause for breast soreness after period?
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Dr. Roshni Patel answered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Pain after menses: Might be related to hormonal shifts.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Is it normal for breast soreness to happen in episodes?
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Dr. Neeoo Chin answered
Fertility Medicine 40 years experience
Yes: Yes, episodic tenderness can be related to the menstrual cycle, and can usually occur at similar times each month. The cause is usually related to the cyclic changes in the two female hormones: estrogen and progesterone.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Possible reasons for random breast soreness?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Timothy Brown answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Fibrocystic breasts: This would be the most likely explanation. Try cutting back on caffeine in your diet (coffee, various sodas, chocolate) and see if that helps.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Breast soreness/lumpiness in just one breast, should I be concerned?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Mark Pack answered
General Surgery 31 years experience
Yes: There are many reasons for breast pain and 'lumpiness'. May be 'normal'. The only way to be sure requires a physical exam and possiblly us or mmg. Please see your doctor to evaluate and your anxiety will probably be resolved.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
What to do if I have breast soreness/lumpiness in just one breast?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Breast health: Get it checked.
2815 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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