Patient's question:
Expert, hello! I have had my baby for half a year, and I stopped breastfeeding when the baby was four months old. During breastfeeding, my breasts also had a slight pain, which I ignored. This is my first period after giving birth. One day before the period, I had a slight pain in my left breast. Please ask: Is it breast inflammation? Do I need to go to the hospital for a check-up?Doctor's answer:
Your condition is likely related to premenstrual syndrome (PMS).Here are some ways to manage it:
1. Relax your mind and don’t develop a sense of difficulty about these days. Maybe if you don’t deliberately focus on it, it won’t bother you. Maintaining an optimistic and confident attitude can help you cope with or even prevent some uncomfortable symptoms.
Suggestion:
2. Eat less sweet food. Sweet food can cause mood swings and anxiety, so it’s a good idea to reduce or avoid it while increasing water intake and eating more fresh fruits.
3. Eat less animal fat. Animal fat can increase estrogen levels, so you can consume plant-based fats to alleviate your discomfort.
4. Eat more fiber. Fiber helps the body clear excess estrogen. Increase your intake of vegetables, beans, whole grains, buckwheat, and barley (which are not only rich in fiber but also contain a lot of magnesium).