Patient's question:
Pain on both sides of the breasts has persisted for over a month. The left side hurts when pressed but doesn't hurt when not pressed, while the right side hurts a bit more severely and even aches a little when not pressed. I'm only 23 years old, and previously, the pain only occurred about a week before my period. Now, it has lasted for over a month, and I haven't seen a doctor yet.Doctor's answer:
Hello, there are many reasons that can cause breast pain. During adolescence, breast pain is often cyclical and is usually considered a normal physiological phenomenon. In non-adolescent individuals, pathological causes should be more seriously considered., like breast pain during pregnancy, breast pain after sexual activity, etc., are usually not a cause for concern and are often normal. However, if the pain is sudden, persistent, feels more painful when touched, or is accompanied by abnormal symptoms such as breast lumps, it is important to pay attention.
The specific causes of breast pain can include external factors like tight bras, as well as internal factors such as hormonal imbalance. Internal factors are the main cause of pain. Your condition is likely due to breast hyperplasia, which initially manifests as pain before menstruation—this is a typical symptom of hyperplasia. However, the pain has now worsened.
Breast pain is an early symptom of breast hyperplasia. Breast hyperplasia is easy to develop but difficult to treat, and there is no specific medication that works in just a few days. Therefore, active treatment is necessary in the early stages.