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Are sore nipples a premenstrual symptom? 5 days before expected period

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

Yes: Sore nipples are not uncommon prior to your period.

Answered 4/7/2013

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Premenstrual Symptom: Breast and nipple tenderness are common premenstrual symptoms that will start a week or so before your period.

Answered 7/19/2019

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17 days late on period. 3 negative tests. 1 negative blood test. Nipples sore, dizzyness, hot flushes! what could this be? No sign of period cxoming

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Missed period, no symptoms. Slightly sore nipples when touched this morning. Neg test two days ago.Should i test again? Or go to doctors?

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I always had irregular period now its been 3 months since my last period happen. I have spotting on random days but not period. I always have clear symptoms of period but it never happen nowadays i have sore nipple and few pimples i am virgin aged 21?

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Frequent urination since 1dpo to now (7dpo), sore nipples 7dpo. Sex w/ condom days 6-13 of cycle. PMS or early preg symptoms? Fyi 1st period off BC

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Im 7 days late for period sore breasts nipples were very itchy 2days ago. No cramping no sign of period just uncomfortable breasts over 2 weeks why.

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