Patient's question:
Main symptoms: When touching the nipple with your hand, the nipple will hurt. What is the reason? Onset time:Doctor's answer:
The reasons for breast pain are many. Temporary breast pain caused by physiological changes in women during different periods is medically referred to as "physiological breast pain." Below are several common types introduced;1. Breast Tenderness During Puberty: This is the earliest form of breast pain in girls, generally occurring between the ages of 9 and 13. At this stage, girls' breasts begin to develop, starting with the nipple becoming prominent and accompanied by mild tenderness. After menarche, as the breasts mature during puberty, the pain typically resolves on its own.
2. Breast Tenderness Before Menstruation: Many women experience breast fullness, hardness, and tenderness before menstruation. In more severe cases, even slight vibrations or collisions can cause discomfort, and existing lumps or nodular sensations may become more pronounced. This is due to elevated estrogen levels in the body before menstruation, leading to breast hyperplasia and edema in the interstitial tissue. After menstruation, these changes subside.