A 29-year-old member asked:
what breast changes occur in early pregnancy?
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Dr. Padmavati Garvey answered
29 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Swelling: The breasts are a collection of cysts and ducts. Early on the cysts swell with fluid.
Answered on Nov 1, 2012
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Dr. John Rimmer answered
38 years experience General Surgery
Tender and swollen: The breast often get more swollen and tender during pregnancy due to the influence of the hormones estrogen and Progesterone in preparation for breast feeding.
Answered on May 12, 2019
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Dr. Pam Yoder answered
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Yes: Some early signs of pregnancy include feelings of breast tenderness or fullness, enlargement and prominence of the glands of the areola, sometimes sli ... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Patterson answered
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I do not consider: That normal, you need an exam by your obgyn and may need a mammogram with shielding of the fetus and a breast ultrasound or one or the other, bilatera ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Aileen Caceres answered
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Yes: Early changes in pregnancy and estrogen levels will make your breasts feel more sensitive and sore. These changes are normal in early pregnancy.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Patterson answered
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Not normal: Could be many different things , call your OB now u need an evaluation and will prob need breast studies if the pain is coming from your breast and no ... Read More
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