Some women experience breast pain during breast feeding. Breast pain may occur when breasts swell with milk, or other complications from breast feeding. Meeting with a lactation consultant can help.
Other factors that can contribute to breast pain include breast size, diet, smoking, breast surgeries, and certain medications. While breast pain is common, and is normal in many cases, there are times when breast pain requires medical attention:.
While breast pain can indicate breast cancer, it is not a common symptom of breast cancer. A review of breast pain: Causes, imaging recommendations, and treatment. Journal of Breast Imaging. Bland KI, et al. Etiology and management of benign breast disease. Elsevier; Ferri FF. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor Mayo Clinic; Holbrook AI, et al.
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Mayo Clinic Press Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. Clearly related to the menstrual cycle and changing hormone levels Described as dull, heavy or aching Often accompanied by breast swelling, fullness or lumpiness Usually affects both breasts, particularly the upper, outer portions, and can radiate to the underarm Intensifies during the two weeks leading up to the start of the menstrual period, then eases up afterward More likely to affect people in their 20s and 30s, as well as people in their 40s who are transitioning to menopause.
Some women find that breast soreness affects how they feel about themselves, their sexuality, relationships or work performance. Living with pain of any kind is difficult. If breast soreness is having a negative impact on your life or if you are still worried, it might help to share your feelings with supportive family members or friends. You are welcome to talk with a specialist or Breast Care Nurse at a Breast Clinic if you feel this would help to put your mind at rest.
Talking with a counsellor might also help. Women are encouraged to discuss their health needs with a health practitioner. If you have concerns about your health, you should seek advice from your health care provider or if you require urgent care you should go to the nearest Emergency Dept. Normal changes in your breasts Breast cysts Breast soreness Tests for breast changes Open biopsies Fibroadenomas Breast reconstruction Section menu. The medical name for breast soreness is mastalgia.
There are many reasons for breast soreness. Hormonal breast soreness This is also referred to as cyclical mastalgia.
Some women experience regular breast soreness at other stages of their menstrual cycles. Breast soreness and cancer For many women, the biggest concern about breast soreness is that it is a sign of cancer; however, breast soreness is not often associated with cancer and it does not put you at any increased risk of breast cancer.
Diagnosing breast soreness To try to find a cause for breast soreness, your doctor will have considered: whether there is any obvious cause for the pain for example, a scar or an injury the history of the pain where, when and how you feel the pain the results of a physical examination and any ultrasounds, mammograms or other tests that are needed whether you are still having periods or taking HRT.
Managing breast soreness Everyone manages the impact of pain differently. It is important to talk with your doctor if you are regularly taking medicines for pain relief.
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