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A member asked:

Please i noticed that immediately after ovulation, i have some painful nipples. is it a sign that i ovulated?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably: After ovulation, Progesterone is produced. It is quite common for Progesterone to cause the nipplies to be more sensitive, itchy, or painful.

Dr Samuel and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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