What is the cause of nipple tenderness and breast fullness?

Patient's question:

I got my period on May 13th and I'm 28 years old. I've been with my husband ever since. It's now the 30th, but I have sore nipples and breast tenderness. Could I be pregnant or is there something else?

Doctor's answer:

After sexual intercourse, you can have a blood HCG test at the hospital 10 days later to preliminarily determine if you are pregnant. Pregnancy tests are generally not clinically meaningful until about a week after your period is delayed.

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