Patient's question:
I am two months pregnant now. Recently, I've been feeling some discomfort and tenderness in my breasts, similar to the pain before menstruation. My mother-in-law says this is a normal phenomenon, but I'm still not entirely at ease. I'd like to consult a doctor to confirm if breast tenderness during early pregnancy is a normal symptom?Doctor's answer:
It's hard to say now whether this is a normal phenomenon, but since you are quite concerned, you can definitely undergo a thorough breast ultrasound examination. This examination has a good accuracy rate for predicting breast abnormalities. Additionally, this is not a radioactive examination, so it can also be performed on pregnant women. You can then decide on the next steps based on the results of this examination.