WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1997: Re: Breast tenderness/pain -- PMS or something more?

Re: Breast tenderness/pain -- PMS or something more?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Oct 1997 22:49:58 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 30 Oct 1997, Tiara wrote: >
>I've always had very painful periods due to cramps mostly, partially
>because of the irregularity of my cycle. For three days now, however,
>I've been experiencing not only a swelling in my breasts, but almost
>constant discomfort bordering on pain. I can't predict whether my
>period will be coming soon, but I'm getting the other PMS symptoms I
>experience -- stomach cramps, irregularity, etc. However, these
>symptoms have never lasted more than a day before starting my period.
>
>I'm 20 years old, and because of lack of health insurance I have never
>had an examination by a GYN. (I'll begin my coverage through work next
>week and I plan to make an appointment, but the female doctor I desire
>an appointment with is backed up for two to three months) It's been two
>months since my last period, and I haven't had intercourse in nearly two
>years. I'm not on any prescription drugs or birth control.
>
>The pain in my breasts is getting unbearable to the point of
>interrupting sleep. I need to know if this is a serious problem, or
>just my PMS getting the best of me. Any response appreciated. Thank
>you.
>
>--
>Tiara Lynn
>tiaralynn@hotmail.com
>(e-mail replies appreciated)
>

The breast tenderness may be PMS, caffeine intake or a combination. Eliminate caffiene over a one to two week period of time. If this is insuffiecient, your doctors visit will be soon after decaffeinating.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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