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I feel fuller breasts every other month when my period is about to come. one month it's painful the other month it's not . could it be progesteone ?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

You are correct!: Progesterone in conjunction with estrogen during the first half of your cycle control the breast "fullness".

Answered 3/20/2015

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A member asked:

I feel fuller breasts every other month when my period is about to come. one month it's painful the other month it's not . could it be progesteone ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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