Patient's question:
I experience breast tenderness and pain one week before my period. What could be the reason? Is it an illness?Doctor's answer:
Hello, your condition falls under premenstrual breast tenderness. Generally, it is caused by breast hyperplasia, as the hormonal changes during the premenstrual period lead to breast pain and discomfort. Before menstruation, the breast lobules may slightly proliferate under the influence of hormones. If the tenderness and pain significantly decrease or disappear after menstruation, there is no need to worry too much. If it is severe, you should get checked. If it is severe, it needs to be regulated. In traditional Chinese medicine, breast tenderness is mostly caused by liver qi stagnation. You can take some Chinese herbal medicines or patent medicines that help to relieve liver qi stagnation, regulate qi, activate blood circulation, and remove blood stasis, which can alleviate the symptoms.