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Difference between swollen breast before period and swollen breast due to pregnancy? how can i tell the difference?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Take pregnancy test!: Take a pregnancy test to determine if you're pregnant. Otherwise, really no difference.

Dr Samuel and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/31/2013

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