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A member asked:

Hi i'm 21dpo and i'm experiencing a burning/itchiness sensation in my breasts. should i be concerned? pregnancy has not be confirmed yet.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Probably normal: If you had unprotected sex and are attempting to get pregnant, nipple sensations (tenderness, burning, or even itchiness) can be early symptoms of pregnancy. In any case, since you have missed your period, please get a pregnancy test!

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/20/2013

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

21 dpo?: If you are certain you are 21 days post ovulatory, then a pregnancy test would've been accurate about a wek ago. Go ahead and test.

Answered 3/20/2013

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