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If my nipples are hard and they have hurt for a couple days what could this mean?

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Tender nipples: Could be many things. You should see a doctor and get examined. Some causes are pregnancy, infection.

Answered 11/14/2020

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Had unprotected sex about a week and a half ago 3 hrs later took plan b pill. Started my period couple days later,was early for me. About 4 days into my period left nipple started to hurt if I touched it Now off period and Nipple still hurts. Normal?

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