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A member asked:

I ovulated 7 days ago and my nipples are very sore and this never happens what could be wrong?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably normal: After ovulation the Progesterone level rises. Progesterone can make the nipples very sensitive and painful. This is common and normal.

Dr Abdullah agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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