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Common reasons for breast tenderness besides pms and pregnancy?
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Fibrocystic changes: Breast tenderness is a common symptom of fibrocystic changes. Try reducing caffeine and chocolate and taking extra vitamin e.
Answered 1/3/2015
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Hormones: Progesterone typically is culprit for breast pain, which is why women notice it right before their period. Obviously trauma and infection could be other causes. Cancer is associated with breast pain only 1-6% of the time. Caffeine intake can increase tenderness. Not having a supportive bra can too.
Answered 4/27/2015
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