Painful or tender breasts will occur in many women at some point in their lives – up to 70%. Sore breasts and nipples are a common problem for many women. They can occur in women of almost any age and there are various different causes of breast pain and swollen, lumpy breasts.
Causes of breast pain and swollen nipples
Ultimately, what actually makes the breasts tender and swollen is too much water in the breast tissue. This causes the pressure and stretching of the breast tissue which causes pain. This accumulation of water, also known as water retention, also causes the bloating you may feel when you have painful swollen breasts.
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Any hormonal imbalance in the body will usually show itself in one way or the other. Painful breasts and nipples is one of the most common ways that the body shows that the hormones are not balanced. There a a few other reasons for tender breasts and nipples that are unrelated to hormones but these are relatively few compares to those caused by deranged hormones.
What can lead to sore breasts
- Pregnancy – during pregnancy you have a very high level of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen increases the amount of breast tissue while progesterone helps to make the glands in the breast mature with some accumulation of water. This prepares the breast to manufacture food for the newborn baby. In this case, the swelling of the breasts, although it’s uncomfortable, is a good thing. Sore breasts are not cause for worry here. It’s normal for many women to have sore breasts at this stage.
- PMS – in PMS the swelling and water retention are mostly due to hormonal imbalance – estrogen dominance. Estrogen dominance is a situation in which the levels of estrogen and progesterone are out of balance – the progesterone in your body is not enough to balance the levels of estrogen. You may have sore breasts but the discomfort will usually reduce after a few days.
- Premenopause and menopause – before menopause, up to 15% of cycles may be anovulatory (ie no egg is released) even in women with regular cycles. As you get older, production of estrogen and progesterone in your body gradually begin to wind down and you will tend to have even more anovulatory cycles until you get to menopause. Most of the progesterone in your body is produced in the ovaries after ovulation. No ovulation means almost no progesterone. Even though you’re producing less estrogen as you go through menopause, these levels are still out of balance with the very low levels of progesterone. So you can still have estrogen dominance even if you have low estrogen levels. This leads to sore and tender breasts.
- Imbalance in fat levels – an imbalance in the fats in your cells may make your breast tissue more sensitive to circulating hormones in the body causing breast pain.
- Medication – drugs like oral contraceptives, drugs used for Hormone Replacement Therapy and even some antidepressants like Prozac and Zoloft.
- Pain in the heart and chest may also be felt in the breast.
- Very large breasts may also cause pain because of their weight. You may also feel pain in the neck and shoulders as well.
- Breast cancer – breast pain can also be a sign of breast cancer but it is usually a late sign in advanced cases.
How can you relieve breast pain
- If you’re pregnant, wear a good bra that gives your breasts plenty of support and eat a healthy, balanced diet.
- If you have PMS, are premenopausal or menopausal:
- Use natural progesterone cream – natural (bioidentical) progesterone cream balances the estrogen effects in the body and so helps to reduce water retention and bloating as well as sore breasts. However, using too much can cause the very symptoms you’re trying to relieve.
- Use evening primrose oil or borage oil – these help to normalize the fat levels in your tissues making them less sensitive to circulating hormones
- Take a good multivitamin supplement that contains B complex vitamins, zinc, Vitamin E, magnesium and Vitamin C
- Use a women’s herbal formula that contains some or all of the following: vitex, blue cohosh and dong quai (also known as the women’s herb)
- Use a detoxifying formula that contains some or all of the following: milk thistle, barberry or goldenseal, burdock root, yellow dock, dandelion root
Practice some relaxation techniques – stress and anxiety may worsen breast pain. Try an acupressure mat which costs less than a single massage or acupressure session. It relieves tension, stress, sleeplessness and pain naturally in just 10 minutes a day.- Avoid:
- Caffeine – whether in coffee or other food and drinks
- Using estrogen without balancing with progesterone
- Dairy products as much as possible
- Meat and poultry that has been exposed to drugs and hormones, try and eat free range/ organic meat and chicken
If your breast pain becomes really unbearable and none of these measures work for you, a trip to your doctor may be good idea.
My breasts have been sore all over, especially my nipples ,for the past two weeks. My boyfriend and I were scared that I may be pregnant, so i took a test. It was negative, however, my period is still four days away and my breasts seem to be getting bigger and hurt worse everyday. I have gained 9 pounds in the last two weeks and feel very exhausted for no reason. Should I take another pregnancy test? I know that some women still have their period during pregnancy. How common is that? I do not have health insurance right now so going to the doctor is out of the question. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hi Robin. I know you must be really worried right now but your best bet is to give yourself a break. Most pregnancy tests can’t detect a pregnancy that early. Wait to see if your period comes first of all. If it does then the breast tenderness and bloating should subside. If you don’t see your period when it’s due, wait for about a week and repeat the pregnancy test again.
You may just be having a severe episode of PMS.
All the best.
Am having nipple pains and I don’t no why
Hormones and being premenstral can cause sore and tender breasts. The weight gain can also be a contributing factor if the gain is related to water retention which could swell your breasts. If it is a pregnancy, and you can not afford testing, you can buy very cheap pregnancy tests at your local dollar store or as I have done in the past, I had a pregnangy test at my local family planning clinic which offered free or low cost pregnancy testing depending on your income. The plus side was even though I was not pregnant. They gave me an exam and birth control for free. Not everyone is aware that there are services available if you are not insured . I know when I was younger, it was a big help!!!
Hie, I`ve been having pains on my breast every morning but I tested negative some three days ago I thought I was pregnant.What do I do m worried
Hi in my situation I’m 24years old and for the last two months my breast have grown three sizes bigger and in last month I got what I thought was my per a week early I spotted for two days and the third day I bled only during sex and about an hour later it stopped. Its now been a month later and still no period my breast hurt bad and my nipples are so tender that I cry. I’ve actually lost twelve pounds by eating healthy and I’ve had cramps on. And off for two months now eventhough I haven’t had a per. I have been craving a certain food: beans with strawberries and coolwhip on top. I’ve always had a regular period . Can anybody that may have gone through this or may have a comment on what they think is going on? I’ve also had frequent urination and fatigue but I also have asthma so I’m not even sure this applies I have also taken two hpt and both came out neg.
what can i use to ease breast pain after having a baby?
Hi Linda
There is something that really works cabbage leafs ..they aleave lots of the pain ..believe me it works it’s an old house remedy that has been used in my family..good luck
It’s not water retention unless you have it all over, like the ankles and such. If it’s just the breast then the pain is coming from the lymph nodes.
hi, nancy could you be pregnant?
i to am suffering have had painful boobs for at least the last to weeks, periods are all over the place but i have endometriosis so that doesnt help. theyve never been this sore before though, i lie on my front at night and cant as it really hurts, why is this? any advice helpful thanks x
Hi everyone!
Am 21 years old. I learned in Feb. I was Preg. but at 6 weeks I had ultrasound and there was no baby. So I had a d&c and soon after. I have had a complete molar pregnancy in april 2009. Now am negative but have to wait 6 months to l year to try to have kids. However I have sore breasts for about week. I took a preg. test it was negative. I had my per. in August but still have not had it in sept. Dont know whats going on with my body this month? Does anyone have advise for my husband and I. Please
question–I am 54 years old and have been on HRT for 4+ years without any problems. Had a normal mammogram 4 months ago. My nipples have been chronically sore for a few months now and today I had enough discharge from the right one which is also the most sore to make it stick to my bra. I am small breasted and wear well fitted bras (38B). It has me worried. II don’t want to hit the panic button but wonder if any of you have any ideas.
Hi. I am 25 years old and for the past week and a half, my breasts have been overly sore. I don’t think that I could be pregnant though. I also do have very large breasts. What could the other possibilities be? Thanks!
hi i am 17 years old, and i have been experiencing very sore nipples for almost a week, i dont have sex, so any idea in what it may be other than premenstraul pain, so i can get it checked out just in case?
I’m a 48 yr old woman, I started the slippery road to the menopause at 44-45. My left breast is hot, painful. The nipple is extremely tender, the surrounding brown area is oval, more so than the right side, the skin is crumpled. I had a mamogram a couple of years ago because both breasts were tender, they said I just suffered with tender breasts. The side of my left breast and side of left rib area is painful. I have no discharge. My nipple is red at the end of it. I have examined myself but it is very painful to do so… what should I do next?
Vdawn and Di…
You both need to see a doctor. Redness, changes in shape and discharge are serious and you shouldn’t ignore them. Please see a doctor and change doctors if they seem to blow it off.
Im a 21 year old woman,me and my boyfriend have been trying to have a child I had an ectopic pregnancy 13 months ago and now I think Im pregnant because i bin nauseous for about 2 months, unussual periods bloating then later have my period,I have gained weight been moody get swollen feetconstipated,bloated,cramping and now sore breasts but then again I took a pregnancy test but it came out negative.My mother found out about me 7 months into her pregnancy im scared of the same thing happening to me.HELP!
I think i may be having some sort of hormonal surges…here are my concerns:
Postmenopausal X 1 year. Now having painful nipples only. Prolapsed uterus is not right now…after being that way for almost 3 years. I am thinking hormonal surges?? I should know if that can happen but I don’t! Any thoughts would be appreciated. And yes I am going to see a doctor after the holidays. I take no HRT.
Hi to Vdawn and Di,
I too am 46 and for the last 3 to 4 weeks my breasts have been so sore as well as my nipples. i too have had some stickiness to my bra. I did go to to the doc when I could not move my upper half of my body beauase it was so painful. My doc gave me 800 mg of motrin that seemed to help ease some pain but they are still painful.
they actually fill odd. like cold i use a heating pad over them to sleep. She told me if i get the feeling they are going to be very sore to take the motrin. They almost feel like when I was nursing and had inguagment. I could not move then either. Is that how you fell too? Do you take any natural supplements to help? Just curious.
Hi there. I am 29 years old, i have everything that makes a woman sterile. For example i suffer from endomitriosis, Fibroma 7cm on my womb and cysts on ovaries. I have a 30 day cycle and i am always on time. My last period was on the 16th of December. I have sore breasts and feel very edgy. Is there any explanation? Usually i get it just before my period.
Please help!
I’m a 42 yeaer old woman. I have been through a mamogram and was found with a lunp in my left breast. I had a biopsy done to determine if the lump was cancerous and thank GOD it wasn’t. The doctor said I do have a small tumor. Does this mean that I can have breast cancer in the future?
Hi. I’m 18 years old and i am having severe tenderness in my nipples. I know im not pregnant, I’m on birth control and my period doesnt start for a couple of weeks. I have no idea what could be the cause. It could be that there is too much water in the breast tissue, but my breasts have been tender for a few months now. I researched online and Paget’s Disease came up. I have never heard of it before this. What are the chances that I have this Disease or another form of Breast Cancer?
Hi, I’m 26 was on mini pill for 9 months, which stopped my periods completely, come off it about 8-10 weeks ago, had a very very light period about 2 weeks ago, before that I started with very, very sore, tender and itchy breasts, at first I thought it was because i hadn’t had period for so long, however, they hven’t stopped being sore. I feel like crying most of the time, they are so sore. I have vomitted a few times, and don’t seem to manage to drink alcohol without feeling very sick. I sometimes have a metal taste in my mouth too. I did test before last period but was negative, but have heard you can stil have periods whilst pregnant. Could I be pregnant? If not what else could be causing such sore breasts?
I am 55 yrs. old and have been thru menopause for about a year now. When I did have a period I would experience painful breasts and nipples. That has been over with for a long time. There is about a week now my nipples are so sore I can not even wear a bra comfortably, as the nipples are very tender.
I hesitate to go to the doctor if it is nothing to worry about.
any suggestions or input that might help me?
Hi, I am 20 years old and woke up last night in horrible pain in my left boob, I have been cramping tho! I dont think I am pregnant because I have the IUD, is there anything I should be worried about?
I have had the most horrible pain in my right nipple for the past two weeks. I also feel pain in my right armpit. I haven’t noticed any discharge by feel like my nipple is stuck to my bra. This pain seems to be centered in the right nipple and underarm. The left nipple nothing. Is this something I should be concerned about?
I had a procedure called Novasure done about 6 or 7 years ago….no periods since……
Hi everyone, I am 21 years old and suffer from sore and swollen boobs for a full week before getting my period. They get so sore that its hard to walk without them hurting. Even my shirts will hurt my nipples they are so sore and sensitive. In the past I have found that the best way to treat it is a really pure and healthy diet. Try sticking to organic, wholesome, and pure foods, and stay away from dairy, sugar, and processed foods. This is SO hard for me because my favorite thing to do is eat icecream and sweets. But when I do stick to this healthy lifestyle, the pain and tenderness is like night and day. My boobs almost hardly hurt. I also gain like 10 pounds from water retention in about a week. ITS INSANE! From what Iv learned, theres nothing to be worried about, its all natural, its just up to you to control it. I used to get worried about being pregnant, and my period is VERY irregular so I was always unsure as to when I was going to get it. I started tracking my periods by recording the days I got it on my phone. I wouldnt jump to the pregnant conclusion solely based on these symptoms. Especially if theyre happening BEFORE your expected period. Pregnancy symptoms dont start until 2 weeks AFTER your expected period. Goodluck! hope this helps
Oh.. I also did try birth control because thats what my gyno said would help with the severe PMS. And honesty… it didnt do shit, it just made it worse. My boobs got bigger, and I gained weight, and broke out. When I went off it after 3 months, all these things went away in about 3 days.
ok so i am 17 years young i have crohns disease. my breast have been so sore that it hurts to walk up &down stairs or even walking period. i also have had my period for 4 weeks almost but i take seasonique so i shouldnt have it for another month or so.. i am very confussed &scared to say somthing to my mom who i have been arguing for months now.. its hard i dont know if its stress, pregnancy or even misscarriage i honestly think i just had one because of bleeding &major cramping i just dont know whar to do because i dont have health insurance as well for they keep turing me down! &im just very worride because i have teken a preg test even 5 weeks after me and my bf had sex but its always neg. &i have the symptoms just not throwing up because it hurts so i try not because of crohns &other illnesses.. what shall i do?
i keep a constant headache, cramps, swollen feet as well as anckles, i eat everything til im not hungry anymore whichlike NEVER and i have gained so much weight &my crohns have seemed to be worse for the past months.. could i be preg?
I too, have found out that I had a molar pregnancy (there was no fetus, only tissue that if left too long or grows too large can act as a cancer or invasive mole, which can then spread to the lungs) . This was in June of 2009. My levels were higher than those for most cases. I was refered to oncologists. Well, after lots of worrying, my levels returned to normal. Now I am just waiting for my required pregnancy-free year to be up before trying again. 3 1/2 months… now all of a sudden I am having sore breasts and nipples. I am wondering if this is normal, or cause for more concern. Any answers are greatly appreciated.
I’ve had sore breasts for 8 weeks now i’ve had my normal monthy period .and done pregnancy tests which came up negitive. do you have any ideas why my breasts are sore and tender
I am 48 yrs of age. I have recently been suffering from extremely tender/sore nipples. There is no discharge and I recently had a mamogram that came through negative. I did have surgery a few years ago for breast cysts (all were clear). I have relatively small breast – 34b and have not had any consistant signs or symptons of menopause. Any ideas???
Hi,
Im having sharp pains on one of my nipples with any kind of movement and touch, My breast is not hurting just the nipple. There is also swelling. Short of looks like a lump and it just seems to get worst. Its been going on for about a week now. What could it be? Is is really something I should be concern about?
I am 52 years old and I have the sore and tender breast it feels like when I used to breast feed my daughters the pain hurts from the nipples down to my feet, there are days when I just want them anymoretell my husband everyday about the pain that I am having he has no clue they even feel like I have a fever in them.
Please help what can I do????
i had sore breasts and it lasted for 4-5 days and i thought i m pregnant but thn my periods came and i t stopped.i checked it thrugh test but the test was negative.so do i go for blood test.is there ant possibility tht i can be pregnant?
I am 28 years old and had a tubal ligation in 2007. The only time i have ever had sore swollen breast is the 2 times I was pregnant. And it was like that before I even missed my period. I knew with both of them that I was pregnant because of this. Now i am approximately 5 days from when my cycle is supposed to start but my breasts have been sore and swollen for the last 4 days. What are the odds of me being pregnant? Can I take a test now? How accurate are the dollar store test?
I’m 20 yrs old. my last perid was heavy the first day, normal the second day, spotted the next two days, and then it was done. i was really dizzy and nasueated the whole week. i was suppose to start my period this past week but i still aint started. i’ve been really tired and kinda moody this week. could i be pregnant? or is it something else? please help.
hi, for the past week or so my nipples have been really tender i dont think im pregnant i had my cycle regularly. i have gained about 5 pounds in the last months but my apptite has been normal. anyone have any answers?
hi, my nipples have been tender for the last two weeks. i have had regular periods, but i have gained 5 pounds in the last month. i dont have any unsual food cravings, and i am not fatigue. anyone have any answers?
so i started spotting on april 16 2010, same time i was supposed to start my period, and took two pregnancy tests and they were negative! i always have a normal period and when i spotted i never cramped. its now may 16 and my nipples have been sooo sore all week! my back hurts and with certain foods it makes me nauseas! i would love for my husband and i to be pregnant but i don’t want to give my hopes up! i miscarried a year ago and i am so terrified of going through that again! i really want some feedback on this so someone can give me some advice!
Hello! My nipples are sore for almost half the month all the time. Sometimes it is worse than others. I don’t have regular periods, maybe 3 a year if I’m lucky, and I have taken pregnancy tests in the past. When I went to my ob/gyn she couldn’t find a reason for the irregular periods after many many tests. She said I was fine. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
hello everyone,
I am wondering if anyone can help me.
When I brush my hand over my breast my nipples really hurt and I get nip on. My boyfriend cant even touch then and i don’t know why they hurt. Somtimes they look dark and sometimes they don’t so i am a bit confused
Help please!
x
Hi I am 48 and I have had painful and swollen breasts, nipples for almost 3 weeks now. I can relate to the women who are around my age. I am not sure about premenopasal, I have not been tested yet, but I have not had a period in almost 2 years. So I am suffering day in and day out with my breast. I wake up in the morning and cant even get out of bed they hurt so bad, they also feel like they have a fever too. What can I do?
I AM 52YRS OLD AND I HAVE NOT GOTTEN MY CYCLE FOR JUNE, I AM SURE THIS IS MY MENOPAUSE KICKING IN. THE PROBLEM IS THAT MY BREAST ARE SWOLLEN AND MY NIPPLES ARE HARD AND SORE. MY QUESTION IS, ARE THESE SYMPTONS TEMPORARY OR WILL THEY CONTINUE , IF SO WHAT CAN I USE TO HELP WITH THE RELIEF? MY LAST QUESTION IS, IS THIS THE END OF MY CYCLE COMPLETELY OR WILL I HAVE THEM OFF AND ON FOR A PERIOD OF TIME UNTIL IT STOPS COMPLETELY?
Hi, I have redness around one of my nipples. It doesn’t hurt, it’s not itchy or painful. Thats the only symptom. It as faded from bright red to lighter red, almost pink. Is there cause for concern, or is it something i shouldn’t be so worried about? I am a 55 year old lady going through menopause. Any help would be appreciated.
Brenda
hi there of always have had atchy nipples leading up to my periods and after it aswell, i also take the pill and have done since i was 17 to keep them regealer i am now 30, this is the first time of ever had sore nipples and tender boobs which is weird for me, i am currently in a relationship could my hormons be causing my soreness i dont think of gain weight i am trying to loss some, and started taking deit pills that my doctor give me, drinking heaps and also peeing more than my normally, also have sore shoulders and neck, can you help!!!!
I’ve been having a lot of hormonal problems recently. some few months ago, i did not get my period for like 3 months, 3 negative preg tests and ultra sound and after treatment got the period which lasted for 3 weeks. Now, i have serious nipples and breast pain. I dont know the cause, maybe its the beginning of menopause, i’ll like to know. I am 35 yrs old and still trying to conceive. I need some help before i go completely mad.
Hello,
I am 19 years old and both of my breasts have been sore and tender for about three weeks now, I figured it was my period but I had my period the week before I started experiencing the soreness. I am 100% positive that I am not pregnant. However, about two months ago I had an average sized lump removed from my right breast everything went well and the lump came out benign. I am not sure if this has anything to do with the tenderness but just every time I touch my breasts they really hurt. So if anyone can help that would be great!
i am 41 had hystrectomy at 33 leaving overies in the resent monthes i have started having tender nipples my dr. suggested i stop taking the ogen or replacement harmons no wit is not as often but still there any suggestions
I am 43 years old. I have soreness on my nipples and sometimes hurt.I do not have any discharge,but hurt to the touch.
Hormones are usually the main reason for sensitive breast tissue. The hormones may be spiking because you are sexually active, ovulating, fluid retention (which may be the result of dehydration or inflammation), drinking too much coffee or eating too much chocolate (caffeine), too much sugar, or too much dairy (especially milk products from cows injected with hormones), eating chicken injected with hormones, etc. The best thing to do would be to change the diet immediately and apply some simple remedies to eliminate the pain. Warm and cold compresses with Epsom salts, taking extra magnesium (suggest a product called “Natural Calm”), vit B complex, reduce stress (take 15-20 minutes to be by yourself), drink more water, eat more vegetables and less meat and dairy products. Eat anti-inflammatory foods such as cayenne, cherries, pineapple, cinnamon, turmeric, etc. And learn how to de-congest your breast tissue through massage. It is simple and effective. It is always best to ensure there are no infections and that you are not pregnant. See your doctor and if all is clear, then clean up the body. Good luck!
Hi everyone,
I need a little help. I had my period on July 24th it was heavy the 24th and 25th but on the 26th there was barley anything there. I usually have my period for 7 days so this was a little bit of a shock to me. Now my husband and I have been having unprotected sex. I have been feeling sick yet never getting sick. My breasts are sore most of the time. I do get headaches once in awhile. I had felt a little off lately I’m not really sure what’s going on. I took 2 home pregnancy tests and they both were negative. Can someone please help me?
hi, im a 24 years old woman. lately i’ve been suffering from sore breasts.. they r sore all the time not just before my period in a while but actually about the whole month! they pain gets worse when i just take off my bra! i am not pregnent! and i dont know what is causing this pain
hi …I am 37 weeks preggers and I’m 23 years of age ….my breast is blue but I feel no pain …what could be the cause?
I have had severe pain in my left breast for 7 months. It started as a burning pain in my upper breast. My breast then went numb over night and feeling only returned after several weeks. My breast then suddenly swelled overnight and became itchy with burning shooting pains. I had sever pain in my lymph area near my clavical and under my arm. Some symptoms have subsided but I’m left with an constant extremely painful breast and under arm(lying on my right side with my arm up is unbearable and feels like the breast and lymph area are being torn from my body. It is also extremely painful to the touch). My breast is also much bigger than the other one. I have gone up 2 cup sizes (d to e) but it keeps getting bigger and I’m bursting out of this now. The pain and swelling are not related to my cycle but things do get even worse near my period. Tests – mammogram & Ultrasound did not show anything but an MRI showed swelling/fluid. I’m at the end of my tether and am being told by doctors that I just have to live with it and ‘some women just get pain’!. It is affecting every aspect of my life – physical and emotional. Whilst they have ruled out Inflamatory Breast Cancer I can’t help feeling something isn’t right and is being missed. Please please help
hey.. i dont know why my breast getting so hurt and so heavy after i having sex with my boyfriend during my PMS. I think i might be pregnant… but they can’t be that quick because just after the day i had sex to to the day my breast got painful only 3 days… i am so worry at the moment … can you please help me to tell me what is the cause ?
I Had Protected Sex On The 8 Of August And Had A Regular Period Starting On August The 19 , Since then I have not had a period and it’s November 2nd but my period is never regular it comes whenever it wants sometimes i go a long time without it , my nipples are slightly sensitive when I touch them and I have a little bit of stomach pain 5 Negative pregnancy tests , Help Please
im 17 and i have a problem my nipples really hurt but it only happens after my period and it doesnt happen that often but when it does it last for a couple days i asked my doctor and she said i have oversized ducts im my boobs but is that a good reason or is she just loopy…
That is entirely possible.
hi my boobs have been sore for as long as i can remember, its worse when they get bumped or my soon to be is i guess u can say playing with them. i talked to my mom about this and she is extremely worried. should i be this worried? what should i do to help this?
Hi, I’m 16, my breat and nipples are sore and have been this way for few months now. Im sure as heck not pregnant (virgin), not on birth control, I don’t get periods regularly (it is proven that you don’t have to have a period every month so I’m not worried) should I just go see a doctor?
I am now 2 months late !! I have taken 4 pregnancy test and negative results. So I went to the hospital. They did another urine test and blood test negative. And they also did an ultrasound.. and nothing. But I am extremely late, nausous and my breast are sore. Could I be pregnant?? I dont know what to do!!! please someone give me advice here!!
I am 56 yrs. old and have been thru menopause for more than an year now. When I did have a period I would experience painful breasts and nipples. That has been over with for a long time. There is about coupleof weeks now my nipples and breast are so sore I can not even wear a bra comfortably, as the nipples are very tender.
I hesitate to go to the doctor if it is nothing to worry about.
any suggestions or input that might help me?
I am 30 and for the past week i have been walking around with my nipples hard and sore. have my tubes tied so i’m not pregnant. trying to figure out what is going on can you help?
I have been having a painful left breast. I took melantonin for sleep( and within no time) my breast pain started.. that was in 1996 it is now 2011.. I have bouts of it for weeks at a time… It is very, very painful.. I.ve been to Doctors who cannot figure out why.. Sometimes it radiates down my arm pit and my left back.. It hurts so bad.. Castor oil cold packs , iodine, water pills, massage, shower spray on my breast helps temporarily. I go to bed with an ice pack or a heating pad.. Sometimes it helps.. I take perocet and it dulls the pain but does not stop my pain, my breast feels feverish.. nothing helps.. If you find any literature by Kerry Mc Ginn she gives several suggestions.. I wrote to her and she sent me tips to help..( The above ones I wrote.) .. We still write each other on holidays etc.. If anyone has any suggestions I would so appreciate it Thanks so much, Janet.
i just had sex with my bf for the frist time an now my nipple is red but not the other one is it nourmal
Hello, I’m 48 and already had a hysterectomy at 37 still have ovaries. My breasts are always sore and have chest pains. What could be causing this?
Hi, I’m 38, my right breast is painful underneath the nipple area, there’s no leakage or lumps and i am due my period in the next 7-10 days and do normally get tender and heavy breasts about this time but i am concerned that i have this pain in the right one only…. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I just turned 56. For last few days I am experiencing very sore and oversensitive nipples. As the other lady said they (nipples) feel like if freezing, very irritated. I can barely wear my bra, never mind any touching. I don’t have period about a year now (that’ only beauty off getting old
I used to have sensitive breast around my period but never like this. If this persist it will make me worry even though I don’t have any changes in the color, no discharge or so….
being big, size 22, 42G in bra, doesn’t help I guess. Anyone else with same symptoms going through the menopause?
I have a lilttle pimple or looks like one. It did have a little scab on it and it came off once in the shower.Now it seems smooth but still there and is a little darker red then the rest of the nipple. Any clue what this might be?
i am only 12 and my left boob and bottom abdomen hurst i havent had my periond yet but maybe its just symptoms any tips anyone
Hello my name is Rena. My breast have been sore for the past month or so.. I have took a pregnancy test three times and they have all came on negative. Meanwhile, I due not have regular periods. I have not had a cycle since November 2010. However, I have been to the doctor and had them take a blood test in January of this year which came back negative as well. I have been trying to conceive for a long time now, but I don’t see that happening without a period. Yet I still don’t know why my breast are hurting. Any clues???
Howdie Ladies, I have an awful time of itchy breast and I cant find any one that has had that. Iam 49 and becoming part of this club. I would apreciate any advice . thanks
I’ve had itchy breasts a lot this winter. Figured it was just dry skin. I’m 54 yrs old, haven’t had a period in a few months, and for the first time my nipples hurt. I guess, after reading the article, it must be hormonal or imbalanced oils. I don’t really know, and I don’t really want to add hormones, since I took the saliva test not too long ago and was balanced. I might do another hormone test again if this persists, but if I have to use hormones, I will only use bio-identical ones.
Uhm if you can’t afford to go to the doctor…. You probably shouldn’t be having a child! That’s why our economy is in the shit hole right now bc ppl are dumb and don’t know how to be smart!
I have been experiencing some pain in my my left breast and I’m sitting here thinking, “Is it what I think it is?” but I’m only 19 and I’m still worrying as to why my breast keep hurting
hi im 16 yrs old, and i have this sore nipples for like 3 months, first it was the left breast,but now both, but the right nipples is just going to start. Im virgin, and I dont know what to do. I went to my pedia, 3 wks ago and gave me 2 ointment, but it didnt work. What shall i do?
hi there,Im 21 yrs old, had my period though it was late than usual, my breasts are sore had a hpt twice and it called for negative .what can be the possible reason for such a terrible pain .IT IS PAINFUL I TELL YOU .PLIZ HELP ME OUT.REALLY WORRIED CANT BEAR THE PAIN .I have no one else to tell each time i tell my bf he gets pissed off tell me what do i do.Each time i tell him he tells me that we must have sex so that the pain will go away .Can that be possible because we touch and kiss so he is suggesting that maybe the hormones are in an imbalance state therefore i must have sex so as to help them stabilize .WILL THIS HELP ME OUT COZ M IN SERIOUS PAIN .PLEASE HELP!!!
sex don’t help when my breast hurt they are hurting rite now so bad i cant touch them ur boyfriend sounds insecure and insensitive to ur concerns
Good day my ladies all of you who have tender breast i was in the same situation for 3 months, i did 5 pregnancy tests and they all came out negative consultant a gynecologist for further advise he advised me that i had an in-hormonal in-balance and he prescribed that i should take PROVERA tablets for 10 days and then take FERTOMID for 5 days for ovulation to take place please consult don’t take this easily it maybe too late.
Thank you.
hi i m a 49 year old and my breast have been very sore for the last few weeks there to tender to touch so i cant examine them. I bled last septemer for 3 months and then stopped i never got a period again unltl last week so i thought that why my boobs were sore but that has stopped and my boobs are still very sore and idea
Hi I’m new to this.
I’m 16, my breast have been sore lately, not to the extreme but enough to make me wonder what’s wrong with me. I am on birth control, some people say that may be the cause. I’m really not sure. I don’t think I’m pregnant I had my period a week early then when it should’ve came on. I would love some info or input on what I should do? Or if this is a big risk or not?
Hi
My breasts have been sore for like the past 2 weeks and im supposed to get my period in a few days but this has never happened to me before. Im worried that i could be pregnant >.<
help?
Hi i have been having problems with my nipples and my breasts. my nipples are hard and my breasts are very sore. I have 1 child who is 5 i have had ovarian cancer and i have had 5 miscarriages. my last one was 2 years ago after all that i had the 5 year iud put in so i know im not pregnant. I am very big chested and breast cancer runs very high in my family (both sides) could any of this be symptoms?
Hi my name is Heather.I’m 27 my breast have been sore for about a little over a month now. Usually I no its time for my cycle to come on. But now its the same kinda feeling when I first found out I was pregnant with my daughter. I took a test and it was negative. So I’m like what steps do I need to take now, because this is very unusual for my breast to be hurting this long..any suggestion?
i was just wondering i have been on my period for more than two weeks now. I have the sore breast and everything just like it is a normal cycle. The only thing that is scaring my is why am I still on my cycle and i normally only go seven days . Can anybody help me with this?
i was just wondering i have been on my period for more than two weeks now. I have the sore breast and everything just like it is a normal cycle. The only thing that is scaring my is why am I still on my cycle and i normally only go seven days . Can anybody help me with this? iam 41 years old.
Last night my one sopt on my left breast started to hurt a little now it is pretty tender and seems like the tissue under the skin is swollen..Any ideas what this could be…
Hey, i’m 16 and my nipples have recently become tender and sore. I have experienced it in the past but not the frequently. I am in a long term relationship and I do have sex but I am on the contraceptive pill and I am safe when I have sex. Im just wondering if i could get any advice? Its not my breasts that are sore just my nipples but my breasts do feel slightly bigger. could they just be growing? Im due my 7 day break from the pill in about a week so im due a bleed then, so it could be pms? just a bit worried as i dont really experience tender nipples that often. I’d appreciate any help you can give me
thanks.
I’m 24 years old. About a year ago i had tumor in my right breast, well they removed it and everything got better it wasn’t cancer. Now its so sore and it feels like the lump is coming back it hurts so bad, even for my bra to touch it. I had insurance last year but i had to drop it because im a single mom and i need all of my paycheck to make ends meet. This time around it has hurt so much worse than last time i just dont know what to do!!
Hi ladies. Have been having swollen breast for over a month now. Not pregos due to tubes tied an no sex in five months. Not sure what is going on. they are hot an swollen my left nipple hurts to even touch.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Hi, I’m 18 years old.. 2-3 days after my menstruation my nipples became painful when pressed. I’ve been experiencing boob pain when I was 16 (which is I think normal especially after the period). Yesterday it was still ok but now i feel like it’s burning .. i can feel that it’s hard when i press it and it feels better when I massage it. I have already experienced it last February and i’m worried because my right nipple may be next(just like before).. I can also feel the pain when I take a bath..I think it’s a little the same when my boob gets painful before or after having my period but I can’t take it because my nipples doesn’t feel good. It looks ok outside just a little big. i’m sure that I’m not pregnant (still virgin and single) . I’m regular. Is it because of my bra? or because i just had my monthly period? pls. help .. I don’t really like to go to the hospital because i don’t want to get naked / show my boob.
HI all,
I’m 16 years old and both my breasts are extremely sore. I don’t have normal periods and I’m not pregant (impossible unless it’s like a jesus baby since I’m a virgin). I did not have my period in August but and they became sore to any type of brushing, to much movement and there to the point where I can’t wear a bra. The main pain area is around the nipple and goes out from there. I don’t have regular periods so I really need help. I live with my dad and he doesn’t get it. Any help would be great
Hi, I am 33 years old and for the past two-three days I have been having pain in my left breast, the pain is off to the side of the nipple and seems to go about half way @ the nipple. I am on my perior and about three days into this months cycle. I am not experiencing any pain anywhere else except in this spot, it is very painful to touch esp when laying flat on my back. I do not have large breast actually quit small (A-cup) to be exact and have never had pain like this before. I am a mother of 3 very small children and I need to know if I should be concerned. I made an appointment with my doctor but it’s for a couple of weeks, Please any help before then would be greatly appreciated.
hi,I’m 22. about 3 wks ago I took the morning after pill and then 3 days after that I started spotting a light pink to brownish colour. that lasted 3 to 4 days. I have sore tender breasts constant. whether im moving or jst still and my nipples have become darker and my boyfriend and I have noticed my breasts have grown just last night. What might this be?
Hi, um. my nipples are really sore and the bottom of my breasts are really tender. I also feel really bloated. I was worried I was pregnant so I took a pregnancy test and they both came back negative. I am also on birth control (implanon) and haven’t had sex since July 1st. Should I consider the possibility of pregnancy or rule it as hormonal changes?
Hi,Im having nipple pains for 5days straight. And Im so worried that I might have breast cancer. BTW Im only 23yrs,old. and I have a lump that is painless right after I gave birth to my son. Nipple pains started when I stopped taking my pills. Should I be worried? pls help. thx!
i had sore breast and nipple.. i had clip tube… which it is that cause??? i just had that for 6 days now…
Hi my name is sandy I’ve been having some pain I’m my nipples I worry cuz they say
I can be going thru mps ;;; well I have my tubes cut I know
I’m not preg but I’m worry of this pain can u explian this
Symptoms , pls thanks
ROBIN,
Come to Canada. We have free healthcare
i have really sore breasts and they are tender. They are growing, if i do not wear a bra for bed they ache when i get up and i can no longer jog, run or even lie on my belly this has been going on for a couple of weeks now i am 19 and i dont know why this has happened i have taken four pregnancy tests and it aint that can anyone help me?
I am 25 and my boyfriend and I have been having unprotected sex since September 2011. My period is very very regular. Every 30 days , no exception.
Normally , I spot for a few days before my period. At least 3-4 days before my period, I spot a little bit every day and than I get my period.
Now, my period is due in 2 days and my breasts are really sore. I just put my hand on them and apply a bit of pressure, and they hurt. They are super sensitive and almost feel swollen.
I am not on any medication and I don’t have huge huge breasts. I wear 36C and they just hurt a lot. My right breast starting hurting two days ago or so, but now it’s both and it hurts. And I don’t know if I am pregnant, because my period isn’t here yet. Any ideas ?
I am 39 have very painful breasts and nipples for about 2mths now. I do not get a menstrual cycle and havent for about 16yrs now. should I seek medical help
Hi, I’m 24yrs old. Well, I have been off of my period for all most 2 weeks today. Im also on birth control.. (nuvaring) could this be a side effect to my sore nipples or could I be pregnant? Please help. Thanks
Our health is very important thing to consider, most women are having breast problems, it is very useful and helpful to read a post that could give answers to breast related syndrome.
Hi, I have started noticing the last few weeks my breasts are really tender. I can’t touch them, just my bra hurts them sometimes.. I have recently come of the cerezette pill and have not had a period since (but wasn’t having them whilst I was on the pill). I’ve taken a test 2 weeks ago but was negative. But since then breasts hurting more, started to feel sick and felt really sleepy. Which is very unusual for me. Please help me
FYI: lack of iodine can cause some breast tenderness. You can take a 24 hour urine test.
After two days on iodine all the cysts and pain in my breast were gone.
Am 23yrs, I did not see my period last month 20th so I did pregnancy test that showed postive,I wennnt on 22nd to do D.C after that I have not seen period and my breast is bigger and my nipples aare paining me. Is it possible that am still pregnant?
Hey, im 14 and my breasts havr been tender for about a month or 2. I’m a C34 and at first I thought they were just growing but they have hardly grown and that was 2 weeks after the tenderness started and it hasnt gone away. Im not preg ’cause i’ve never done it. I just want to know why the tenderness wont stop
Hi m 21 yrs old.. I hab a breast pain bfor bt nowdays it usaly occurs n it pains alot plz try to solve my prblm cos m worried hop its not a symtoms of breast cancer
I am 48 yrs old and I have had breast cancer. I had alot of your symptoms before I was diagnosed. They found it quite by accident
with me. In the hospital with Pneumonia and the tech found it while
he was doing a CT Scan. My advice to you. Go to your primary Dr.
and ask for a referral to a Gyno. It would not hurt to get checked. All
it would take would be a little time out of your schedule but you would
have the comfort and ease of knowing that you are ok. Good Luck.
Let me know what results from this. Take Care.
my bf and i did it about a month ago and how my breasts are really really sore. i am notoriously late and i dont think i am pregnant, help?
Im 22 years old and my breasts have been sore for the past few months. Im not pregnant, and my periods are irregular (I get one every three months or so) Im a bit worried about THAT as well, but any advice on why my breasts are so sore?
Im a thin healthy 18 year old girl but my breasts are big but have recently started getting very sore and tender
I’m 30 yrs old, my left breast and nipple was very itchy for two days, the itching stopped but now both breasts are very sore, the left is more sore than the right. What does this mean??
Got my period 18 days ago n now my nipples hurt too much n wen I press them a milky discharge comes out. My next period is 10 days ahead. Cud I b pregnant? Plz help
I am a sexually active 17 year old, that started on the Nuvaring in November. I haven’t noticed swelling, but my 36D breasts are starting to get warm to the touch (From the nipple down mostly [if you drew a line horizontal to my nipples, and went downward until my ribs can be felt]) and they are very tender to the touch. This has been going on for a little over a week I believe. Some movements even hurt them. I am not near my period, and have never had PMS problems before. Yes, I am 100% sure I am not pregnant. My boyfriend and I haven’t seen each other in weeks, and I’ve gone through 2 full, heavy bleeding periods. It is starting to get to the point of some major discomfort, and the heat emanating from them is becoming also uncomfortable. I was wondering if anyone were to tell me what could possibly be going on?
Joan (Apr 9 2011)
I sincerely hope the smooth bump you had on your nipple has vanished. But if it is still there and has changed in appearance, you must urgently see your doctor. Any bump on our body that has changed its appearance with time (color, size, shape) needs to be addressed promptly by a SPECIALIST. If a doctor has told you it is nothing but you feel differently, always follow your gut and pursue the matter further as it could ultimately save your life (experience talking here).
hello doctor,
I am 38 years old, some time I have pain in my nipples, its became hard, and some I will get pain in right side breast, why I dont know, already I did memogram, result is normal. Doctor told me to drink lots of water, please suggest me.
Thank you.
I m 45 years old my breast been sore for a long time.My young child is 21years old.I am tryer to be sore all the time
today ii started to get pains in my breast. As sit here and think about any recent syntoms ive had i descovered that lately ben geting lil light headed once in a while and at time to time i get like depresed feel like crying. Im worroed now dont no what s going on. Can someone givee thier point of view on my situation?
hi,
i have pains in my nipples and i am ovulating presently, i just want to know if the pains could be caused by ovulation
Hi there!
I am 18 (going on 19) years old.
Yesterday, after watching a movie, I got up from the couch and suddenly had this TERRIBLE pain in my left breast right under my nipple, I lay on my bed but no position that I lay in would cause me no pain, today I woke up and it is VERY sensitive… I am experiencing NO pain in my right breast though. I am expecting my period, could that be the reason??
my breast has been hurting about 4 weeks straight i’m not on my PMS and im not pregnant my nipples and the tissue is hurting all around i’m just scared if i got breast cancer i found a lump but its not big …. does that mean i might still have it???
Hi! am 30 years and suffer from sore breast and nipples, i was on depo prevera but i stoped and i also have hot flashes it un bearable, since last year August,i went to the Dr he gave me antibiotics i was fine but as soon as they got finished it was back to 1, went for pap smear the Dr told me am fine but i still suffer from hot flashes and these sore nipples and breast, am just frustrated at the moment. KINDLY HELP ME PLEASE
My breasts are tender and my nipples are constantly hard, have been for about a week. I had a hysterectomy at the age of 24 and I am 26 now. My Dr took me off of estrogen about 8 months ago and just put me back on about two weeks ago. They are very painful, I noticed they went down when I had sex a few days ago and the next day they were hard again. What is going on?
I am 16 years old and had protected sex with a condom, me and my bf made sure it didnt break. for about 12 days ive been expirencing enlarged breasts, my period is due in four days and im very worrried im pregnant. ive also been having some bloating and slight cramps
My 10 year daughter came to me today and showed me how red and swollen one of her nipples were. I made a Dr’s app. for her, but can you tell me what this could be at such a young age? I thought of her hitting puberty but then I wondered why only one nipple is like this…she says it hurts and there is a big difference in size and color. I know something is wrong. What are your thoughts on this diagnosis?? Thanks.
SG
I am 23 years old. I started using the depo shot in November 2010 to help deal with
my period. My last shot was this past September and my next shot was due in December
however due to acne being a side affect I decided to get off the shot. Before my last shot
was due I was having sex however after I stopped the shot I stopped having sex. My
acne has cleared up however I have yet to have a period, which I was told could
take up to another year or so, and my breast have been sore/tender for over 3
months now. I’m very petite however I’ve gained 15 pounds on the shot, noticably in
the stomach and my friends tease me that I’m pregnant. What could be going on ?!
My name is destiny I am 24 years ol I have a little girl that will be 5. I have tried and tried to get pregnant since she was 3 months and no luck. My boyfriend of 2 years and I have been trying and he don’t think he can have kids. I’m about a week late however I’m abnormal anyways. My breats are always alittle tender before I start but this time they’ve been unbarably painfull swollen hard and I’ve been in tears for almost a week now. Could I be pregnant even though the chances are slim. I’m not cramping or showing any signs of pms at all!
Yes you can. Unless hes been to a doctor and been told he cant have children, he can have them.
I had a partial hystroectomy in 2003 but my breast still hurt real bad. I feel like i need to wear a bra all the time. Could there be a problem? Do I need to see my doctor?
Hi… I had my iud removed on march 15 and right now i have sore swollen breasts and am having vaginal bleed since yesterday am not sure if its my period because before the paraguard was removed i had bad vaginal bleed and now i dont know how is it going to be i have regular period but because feb was short i lost count my last period was feb. 29 and now im still waiting for my period to come could i be pregnant or its just the side effects of the iud being removed??????
I have had some tenderness in both breast for about 3-4 days to the point even wearing my normal comfortable bra’s is very painful. I have had the right one where it leaks from time to time and the Dr.’s have assured me it is nothing to be alarmed about. My bf has been fixed for 8 yrs so I am not stressed about it being a baby. I had my time of the month around the last week of March so I am not sure that it is from that. I am at a loss as to what is causing it. I have been sick with bronchitis, I was put on pretisone for 1 week and an inhaler and antibiotic and still have the cough. I am a Crohn’s patient and I have never had this problem before and am not sure what could be the cause. If anyone has any ideas or can shed any light on this please it would be of great help.
I am 65 years old this year 2012, i stopped having my periods at 53. Since going through the menopause i have had swollen breasts all the time. Sometimes i get a pain in the left breast and i normally take painkillers which do help. When i used to get my period each month i did get sore breast but that went after the period finished, i now take evening of primrose oil two tablets a day this helps but i was wondering if anyone using this site had any suggestions to help my problem as sometimes i find it uncomfortable and hard to cope with the breast problem. I have regular mammagrams so thats ok no problem there at all.
Hi, i am 15 years old and have been dealing with severe breast pain since i was about 13. The pain is so bad sometimes i can’t lift my arms above my head. Being a virgin rules out pregnancy defiantly. I’ve had an ultra sound but nothing was seen even though i can feel the lumpy tissue and it hurts so much. It feels like the tissue is notes but my doctor said it’s hormonal and i either have to wait it out or have the lumps removed. Neither of those are options i like. Any suggestions?
Hi, I m 29yrs old i have a similar case as Robin…. my breast feel heavy, my nipples tender and generally hurts….its two weeks now since im having these pains…i did a blood pregnancy test and it was Negative….last time i had breast tenderness i assumed this to be PMS but was pregnant i then had a miscarriage….is it too early to detect… im trying to be careful this time please advise….also i do not get my period regularly….
Please …advise me…
very Worried
I am a 24 year old woman who has noticed for the past few months that my breast are often feeling tender and sore….ive checked for lumps and have felt nothing….i thought it might just mean that my menstrual cycle was starting but then i realized that about 3 days after my cycle the soreness began….sometimes its in one breast right under the nipple area….ive taken a pregnancy test just to be on the safe side and it came up negative….the soreness obviously intensifies right before my mentsrual as well….ive found myself even taking B-12 vitamins because of how exhausted I’ve been feeling too….does this ring a bell to anyone?
Hi,
Im 21, the past week I have had sore breast/nipples. I am a week late, im usually regular and never normally late. Last month I was 4-5 days late getting my period, I did a preg test ad was neg.. but this month im a week late, and breasts are really sore and tender, they are also getting bigger.. I havent taken a test as yet this month but was wondering if anyone else has had this before? A friend of mine said I could be preg but my body could have been rejecting it last month? Is that possible after a neg test?
My nipples started to hurt after my period about two weeks ago which is very odd because they normally hurt before my period. It seems like the pain has slowly increase. Does anyone know why?
Hello, I am 27 and I am a professional athlete. 2 weeks ago I notice that my breast on the side near my arm pits started to get really tender and hard. I feel a little lump on the side with my arm pits are and the opposite side of my breast when I press its also tender. It does not hurt when I run or move my arm its just really tender when I press on them. It feels as if its swollen or getting bigger any suggestions on what to do?
im only 12, both my breasts feel sore and hurt when i touch them, my nipple’s are nearly allways hard and very tender, i choose to wear a padded bra in hope to make them feel more comftable nothing helps.. they have felt like this for a long time now,usually doesnt bother my through the dsy however if im sitting down, runnign, lying down, lying on my side they feel really sore … im so scared incase i have breast cancer or something like that PLEASE can someone help me :’( i would much appreciate it as i have noone to talk to about this …
Hello everyone,
I noticed that a lot of you have similar symptoms as me. I am not experiencing nauseua but I’m very irritable, peeing a lot, very sore breasts. No period, but that’s not unusual for me. I have went 5 months without a period before. I haven’t been diagnosed with any type of infertility, but my husband and I have tried to concieve for over a year now with no results. I stopped trying a few months back and then this month I get a very painful feeling in my breasts. I was wondering if it’s a possibility that I’m pregnant without the morning sickness. I hope because otherwise I am lost as to why my breast hurt so bad!
Hey!
I have had sore nipples for about a week I just took myself off birthcontrol about two weeks ago can that be the cause of why I am sore? I am very careful and use protection all the time