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A member asked:

My breasts never get sore, but on my last period my right one is bigger and painful to touch. why could that be?

12 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Contact provider: Odds are that your symptoms as presented in the question are harmless but there is no way to verify that without an evaluation by your health care provider.

Dr Ingram and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 6/12/2017

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Infection?: Try cutting your caffeine and taking ibuprofen. If it's not better or you get a fever, see your doctor to make sure it's not an infection.

Dr Livingston and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/7/2015

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10 dpo and ttc the last two days my breast have been sore to touch and nipples very sensitive to touch,mild cramping like gas pains maybe my app says Im due to start period tomorrow, is there way tell prego or period is there a diff in breast feels ?

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