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A member asked:

Sometimes i feel that my breasts swollen without the other hand, especially a week after the end of the menstrual period , is that dangerous?

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No: Breasts vary in size and swelling at different times in the menstrual cycle.

Dr Brasovan agreed

Answered 9/30/2016

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