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I often get nipple soreness prior to period but this time tenderness persisted on [right side,gp found no lump on exam ,what may be possible causes ?

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Dr. Shahruq Sarela answered

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Breast pain: Research shows that physical exams in the office I really pointless and nonspecific. Only doctors can really feel lesions greater than 1 cm. I would get an ultrasound or a breast mammogram to further evaluate this more carefully.

Answered 6/1/2015

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I often get nipple soreness prior to period but this time tenderness persisted on [right side,gp found no lump on exam ,what may be possible causes ?

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