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Why do breast cysts and fibroadenoma start hurting around ovulation and pms? they are always present but only cause pain during ovulation and pms why?

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Breast swelling: As the breast tissue swells as a result of progesterone at the end of the cycle breast cysts and fibroadenomas become more prominent and often get compressed producing the pain.

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Answered 3/15/2022

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