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Wahts the reason of pain in breast before periods?

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Progesterone: With ovulation comes progesterone which among other premenstrual symptoms, causes breast soreness.

Answered 2/2/2015

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