Patient's question:
After miscarriage, I've been feeling a bit of breast tenderness and fullness, but I don't know why. I took a few pain relievers, but they didn't seem to help much. Since I'm busy at work, I haven't gone to the hospital yet to ask the doctor why my breasts feel uncomfortable after an abortion?Doctor's answer:
Pain in the breasts after an induced abortion is actually caused by a sudden halt in early pregnancy, leading to a sharp drop in the body's sex hormone levels. This abrupt stop in the growth and development of the breast tissue can result in breast lumps or pain. If the pain is not particularly severe, special treatment may not be necessary, as the pain often naturally subsides within 1-2 months. It is worth noting that breast tenderness and pain caused by an induced abortion can persist for a long time and potentially affect the breasts, leading to conditions such as breast hyperplasia or lumps.