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Very sore breasts 20 days before period is supposed to start. is this normal?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Breast pain: Breast pain can be caused by many things. Weight gain, diet changes, increase in caffeine intake, exercise changes, ill fitting bras are a few of the causes. If you feel a mass or any change then prompt evaluation by your doctor for a physical exam is needed.

Answered 7/11/2018

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