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A member asked:

My nipples are still very sore after my peroid even tho i didn't flow heavily this month.is this normal?

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Dr. Daniel Lee answered

Yes: Sore nipples during menses is normal. Place cold packs or take some aleve/motrin.

Answered 11/13/2012

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