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Breast pain is common. It is typically experienced during the menstrual period. Pain can range from mild tenderness, burning, dull ache, sharp or stabbing. It can be experienced in 1 or both breasts. Fibrocystic changes is the most common cause of breast pain. Hormonal medications (birth control, hormones) can cause pain as well. Infection can cause sharp pains.

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How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

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Chest

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Costochondritis
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Nuvaring

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