Ashburn, VA
A 24-year-old female asked:
Having breast tenderness in my right breast that comes and goes. my period is expected in 13 days. never have had sex. what's the cause of this?
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Dr. Yvette Westfordanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Hormonal surge: Many women with breast pain are afraid they may have breast cancer. But breast pain is rarely linked to breast cancer. Estrogen peaks in the middle of the cycle, which is where you are, and causes pain frequently. Progesterone levels rise during the 2nd half of the cycle and causes the milk glands to swell near your period. Treatments include Sports Bra, no caffeine, ice, low fat foods.
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Ashburn, VA
A 24-year-old female asked:
Breast tenderness 4 days after my period ended. Never have had sex. What is the cause of this?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Internal Medicine - Geriatrics 23 years experience
Hormone cycle: Female hormone levels change throughout the menstrual cycle and can cause changes to the breasts, including fullness and tenderness.
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Last updated Dec 13, 2018
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