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A member asked:

My nipples have been hard and sore for a week now what's wrong? hard all the time.

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Nothing serious righ: I would leave them alone and not worry for a couple of weeks. If they get worse , then go see your doctor and let him/her examine you.

Answered 6/25/2019

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