Patient's question:
I am 25 years old, female. Every 11 days before my period, my breasts start to feel slightly sore, and there are hard lumps when touched. After massaging them myself, it feels a bit better. The pain disappears after my period comes. How can I solve the breast tenderness before my period?Doctor's answer:
Recurring breast tenderness and pain before and after menstruation are within the normal range of phenomena and there is no need to worry excessively. If the pain is not severe, the issue is generally not serious, but it does not rule out conditions such as breast hyperplasia or pathological changes in the breast. If the pain is more severe, it is recommended to visit a hospital for a breast examination to check for signs of breast hyperplasia.Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that this is primarily related to emotional factors and liver qi stagnation. Treatment should focus on soothing the liver, resolving stagnation, and regulating the body with herbal medicine. In daily life, patients should maintain a balanced nutritional intake, engage in aerobic exercises to stay fit, and keep a positive mood to enhance their physical health and accelerate recovery.