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Q: Breast sensitivity during menstruation

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 13th, 2009

im just wondering about my breasts lately they have been feeling sensitive my left breast in particular im begining to notice it has an odd tight even tingly feeling particularly around the nipple and towards my armpit. I felt around both breasts serching for any lumps my breasts feel tight but not really lumpy do you have any ideas?

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Dr. Andrijana Shterjovska , MD

replied on February 16th, 2009

Breasts Answer A5769

Current medical status: recently had reaccuring UTI (treated now)
Current medical treatment: taking birth control

Sometimes the normal fluctuation of the female hormones might cause increased sensitivity of the breasts. If you had this condition for only a couple of days and the start of your period is close, then this might be the explanation for the condition. The breasts might stay over sensitized and even sore within the first several days of the period. This condition does not necessarily repeat with every menstrual cycle.

If it lasts longer (up to two weeks), you might want to visit your gynecologist for a manual breast exam. An x-ray and/or ultrasound of the breasts might be recommended as well.

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