Patient's question:
Recently, my breasts have been very painful, especially the nipples. I can't even touch them. I usually get my period on the 15th. Is this a reaction to the period? Or could I be pregnant? It's been a week since the pain started.Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Many women experience breast fullness, hardness, and tenderness before menstruation; in severe cases, even slight vibrations or collisions can cause discomfort. This is due to the increase in estrogen levels in the body before menstruation, leading to hyperplasia of the mammary glands and edema of the tissue between the breasts. After menstruation, these changes usually disappear. If pregnancy is involved, some women may experience breast enlargement and tenderness around the 40th day of pregnancy, as the placenta and villi secrete large amounts of estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin, causing breast enlargement.Advice: Hello, your condition is likely not caused by pregnancy, as the number of days is still too few. If your period is delayed by a week, you can use a pregnancy test to check for pregnancy. Currently, your symptoms should be considered premenstrual breast pain.