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Are tender nipples always only a sign of a menstural cycle time?
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Not necessarily : There are many causes, including menses, pregnancy, trauma, or nursing.
Answered 2/1/2012
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No indeed: Nipple tenderness typically does indicate a fluctuation or change in levels of hormones. One common reason for such a change IS related to menstrual cycling, but probably the absolutely most common is the huge hormonal changes that occur in early pregnancy.
Answered 4/15/2019
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