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When my breast hurt a week or 2 before my period does it mean i'm ovulating?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sort of : It means your body is preparing for conception, implantation, pregnancy, and ultimately breast feeding. This ritual occurs every 28 days or so until an actual pregnancy occurs or you stop ovulating (menopause). If no fertilization occurs, everything is scrapped (a menses) and you start over.

Answered 8/12/2015

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