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My breasts are always sore during/before my period however period finished 3 weeks ago and my breasts are still swollen and sore to touch.

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Normal: these are normal hormal side effects related to hormonal surges and flucuations. If breasts are red, hot or extremely swollen with discharge- see your gyn ASAP.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/2/2018

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