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What is the most common cause of pain in left boob and under arm?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Multiple possible: reasons. Causes of breast pain can include cysts, prior surgery, trauma, medications (oral contraceptives, infertility tx, SSRI's), large breast size, premenstrual syndrome, ovulation, period & pregnancy. Your Dr can help determine the cause.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 10/17/2018

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