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My boobs start hurting a week before my period. is this normal?
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Breast pain: Rising levels of Progesterone cause breast pain. This is normal.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Likely yes: It is common for women to have breast tenderness in the days or week prior to the period. So if this is occurring frequently for you it is normal.
Answered 4/7/2013
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