Patient's question:
Our company has a woman who has gone through menopause. She often feels a heavy sensation in her breasts, and they are painful to touch. I don't know if this is normal. She is very worried now and is always suspicious, saying whether she might get this disease or that disease. I think she is almost on the verge of a mental breakdown. I want to ask if anyone knows what could be causing breast tenderness and heaviness after menopause like this?Doctor's answer:
Postmenopausal breast pain: This type of pain is generally not something to be feared. This is because during the perimenopausal period before menopause, the secretion of endogenous estrogen decreases rapidly, and the breast tissue has not yet adapted to this change, which may lead to some corresponding changes, such as localized pain, nodules, or glandular thickening. This response may cease or disappear after menopause, or it may persist for a considerable period of time afterward. At this stage, there is no need to be anxious. Generally, it is only necessary to follow medical advice for regular check-ups, and if necessary, take some medications to treat women's perimenopausal syndrome to alleviate the pain.