PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for May, 2000: Re: Sore Breasts

Re: Sore Breasts

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 May 2000 14:25:05 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 30 May 2000, Lori wrote: >
>For the past three weeks I have been experiencing very tender breasts.
>They do not seem to hurt constantly, but are very tender to the touch
>moreso than the average week before my menstrual cycle. I am currently
>taking Tri-Phasal birth control and pregnancy seems very unlikely but it
>cannot be ruled out. I do not seem to have any other signs of
>pregnancy. I messed up one week of my pills, but followed instructions
>carefully and have had a period since then. I have been taking the pill
>correctly since that time and am just curious if you would know any
>other reasons that this may be occuring.
>
>Thanks!

Lori, This could be related to a variety of things. First, pregnancy is surely a consideration and should be ruled out. Second, it could just be related to some fibrocystic changes in the breast. This can cause tenderness in the breast and can be influenced by things such as diet (chocolate and caffiene) or variations in the hormones. Finally, there are other more serious things that can cause breast tenderness, most of the time limited to one breast being tender. If the soreness persists, I would have it checked out by your doc... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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