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Q: short period and tender nipples

asked by: islandgirlnl on June 13th, 2008

New User

Hi!
About a week and a half ago I started having irritated, sore breasts- nipples extremely sore to the touch. My period started at the normal time, but only last 3 days, which is strange of me. My periods are always on time and always last 6 days.
Any thoughts what could have caused the tender nipples, and extremely short period? I took a home pregnancy test a couple days before my short period started and it was negative. Should I take another test? Should I wait some time before I take it?
Please respond!

Replies(4)

Mabel

replied on June 13th, 2008

Moderator

Hormones. Sore breasts are usually caused by hormones. PMS can cause this, birth control. A fluctuation in your normal cycle.

Pregnancy tests aren't very accurate if taken before your period. Yes, they say they are - but they are not for every woman.

Since you still feel this may be related to pregnancy, take another test with your first morning urine.

islandgirlnl

replied on June 14th, 2008

New User

Thanks for the comment. I might add that this is the first time I have EVER suffered from breast pains.

Any other comments from anyone else.

Mabel

replied on June 14th, 2008

Moderator

Women's cycles change periodically. You may have drank a lot of caffeine this cycle, that can cause PMS breast pains. Our cycles do not stay static and the same every month, they do alter themselves a little with age.

Take a pregnancy test.

Samira_Osman

replied on September 21st, 2009

New User

My breast have really tender to touch for about a 6 days now and I'm a little concerned to be pregnant b/c i never get this sore breast before. My period isn't due for another 6 days. What can I do?

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