Patient's question:
What is the reason for my recent breast tenderness and pain? It has been 2 days.Doctor's answer:
Women mainly experience six types of breast pain.1. Breast Pain During Puberty: This typically occurs between the ages of 9 and 13. After the first menstrual period, the pain usually disappears on its own.
2. Breast Pain Before Menstruation: Many women experience breast fullness, hardness, and tenderness before their period. In severe cases, even slight vibrations or collisions can cause discomfort. This is due to the increase in estrogen levels before menstruation, leading to breast hyperplasia and edema in the interstitial tissue. These changes usually subside after the period begins.
3. Breast Pain During Pregnancy: Some women experience breast pain around the 40th day of pregnancy, as the placenta and chorionic villi secrete large amounts of estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin, causing breast enlargement and pain. In severe cases, the pain may persist throughout the pregnancy and does not require treatment.
4. Breast Pain After Delivery: Between 3 and 7 days postpartum, women often experience breast fullness, hardness, and pain. This is primarily due to lymphatic retention, venous congestion, interstitial edema, and blocked breast ducts.
5. Breast Pain After Abortion: Sudden pregnancy interruption leads to a sharp drop in hormone levels, causing newly developed breasts to stop growing abruptly. This can result in breast lumps and pain.
6. Breast Pain After Sex: This is related to the physiological changes in breasts during sexual activity. Those with low libido or an unsatisfactory sex life may find it difficult for breast congestion and enlargement to subside, or they may not subside completely. Persistent congestion can lead to breast pain.
You should visit a hospital for examination to determine the cause, so that you can receive targeted treatment.