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I have heavy painful breasts 5 days till a week after period finished, is it normal at my age or is it a hormonal imbalance?

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Dr. Tso Chen answered

Mastalgia: Pain in the breasts may suggest hormonal imbalance. But at your age, I would recommend to see your primary care doctor or gynecologist soon for a breast exam and possibly getting a mammogram.

Answered 6/6/2014

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I have heavy painful breasts 5 days till a week after period finished, is it normal at my age or is it a hormonal imbalance?

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