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Tender breasts for 12 days had period a week ago how long will this last for?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Can't say: There's absolutely no rule for this, and without knowing "why" you are tender impossible to say. I can say its almost never to worry though; it it bothers you much longer, see your doctor in person for follow-up advice.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/6/2013

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