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I have been getting pain in my one breast it feels like a sharp stabbing pain behind my nipple. i also get sore swollen breasts 12 days b4 my period.

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Dr. Rachel Wagner answered

Cyclical breast pain: Is common and can be normal related to the changes in hormones. However the pain behind your nipple could be a cyst or inflammation of a duct, possibly even an infection though that is less likely. Go have your breasts examined to determine what is going on.

Dr Sial agreed

Answered 3/23/2022

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A member asked:

I have been getting pain in my one breast it feels like a sharp stabbing pain behind my nipple. i also get sore swollen breasts 12 days b4 my period.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rachel Wagner answered

Dr Sial agreed

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