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A 22-year-old female 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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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
No: Breasts vary in size and swelling at different times in the menstrual cycle.
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