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A 24-year-old female asked:
I have extremely sore tender breasts two days before menstruation. what can help?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Premenstrual breast: tenderness. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol & salt. OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise & acupuncture are excellent for PMS
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