Does it hurt especially when your period is coming before your breasts? Is it a disease?

Patient's question:

Duration of onset and persistence: 15 days
Medical history: Over 2 years
Before each menstrual period, the breasts always hurt very much, and there are large lumps!! The right side is more severe than the left side!

Doctor's answer:

Hello: Hello: Breast tenderness and pain during menstruation, according to traditional Chinese medicine theory, there are two conditions:
1. Liver Qi stagnation: Symptoms, breast tenderness and pain before menstruation, chest tightness and side rib fullness, depression, frequent sighing, Treatment: Soothe the liver, regulate Qi and relieve pain, Formula: Chai Hu Shu Gan San plus Fu Ling.
2. Liver and Kidney Yin deficiency: Symptoms, breast pain during or after menstruation, lower back and knee weakness, dry eyes, dry throat and mouth, five-palm heat, Treatment: Nourish Yin and tonify the liver, Formula: Yi Guan Jian.
If there is a lump, it may be breast hyperplasia. If the menstrual period is reduced, it is definitely caused by liver Qi stagnation. However, traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. You can visit a local traditional Chinese medicine hospital for consultation.