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Can misseed period caused by infection cause one to have a painful nipple?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you had a: significant infection - it might stress the body enough to miss a period. If you have an infection - involving the breast/ nipple - it could pain in that area. Sometimes, hormonal changes can occur that impact retention of fluid - and can cause breast fullness or discomfort.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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