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A 28-year-old female asked:
I was previously on the depo,last had my shot in may this year.i haven't gotten my periods back since then.recently for over a week now my nipples have been sore,and my breasts are swollen.i also have light abdomen pains.tested negative for pregnancy?
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Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Pregnant ?'s: A more certain test for early pregnancy is by obtaining a serum HCG test. If the test is negative, see your gyn physician to evaluate why your periods have apparently ceased.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Missed period due on 11 days ago, Negative pregnancy test, tender breasts, sharp pain in chest and bladder, should i worry, what should i do?
Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
Recheck: pregnancy test, go see your doctor, blood tests, ultrasound may be needed. If pain is worsening go to ER.
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Dr. Ralph Boling commented
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
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See your doctor
Nov 13, 2018
A 17-year-old female asked:
Hi , im having sore nipples and my breasts look a little swollen. my period is supposed to come next week is this normal ?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Nipple pain: Hormonal fluctuations, medication changes. weight gain and poorly fitting bras are common cause of nipple pain. Jogging or recent exercise changes ca... Read More
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357 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Sore breasts, nipples are swollen and way more sensitive than usual? I start my period very soon
Dr. Susan Arnoultanswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Variable: Symptoms associated with menstrual and hormonal changes can be variable from month to month, year to year. What was normal in your teens for you cycl... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
I know breast soreness is common before a period, I've never had that before and for the past few days my nipples/breast have been swollen and sore?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Nipple pain: Hormonal fluctuations, medication changes. weight gain and poorly fitting bras are common cause of nipple pain. Jogging or recent exercise changes ca... Read More
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A 34-year-old female 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.
Dr. Rachel Wagneranswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
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, possibl... Read More
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