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What cause breast soreness and heaviness?
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Premenstrual pregnan: These are hormonal changes. Some people are also susceptible to similar symptoms with caffeine and chocolate. Also, peri menopausal women are more prone to these symptoms.
Answered 3/4/2014
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Possible reasons: Breast soreness can occur due to stretching from increased fluid retention. Breast pain can occur in conjunction w premenstrual syndrome, ovulation, your period, pregnancy, hormone imbalance or use of oral contraceptives.
Answered 12/21/2013
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