WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2000: Re: Breast Tenderness

Re: Breast Tenderness

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 May 2000 13:40:31 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 31 May 2000, Forum wrote: >
>I am 28 years old and had a tubal 5 years ago. Since then my periods have been irregular ranging from 17 days to 38 days. My menstrual flow is never the same either. Some months I bleed and clot heavily for six to seven days and some months I bleed only three or four days really lightly. Before my tubal, after three children, my period was always like clock work, 28 day cycles with three to four days of moderate flow. First question: Are these irregular periods connected in some way to my Tubal? AND Secondly, this month my breast have gotten unbelievably sore. They ache constantly and for almost a week now. On a 30 day schedule, I should start my period in about 10 days. What is causing this soreness? It is unlike anything I've ever experienced in my life. Please respond. Also, last month, my period was very light and short, with more clots than blood, could I be pg? Thanks in advance!

First, the cycles are not influenced by a tubal ligation. This has been studies extensively. The fallopian tubes are simply conduits for the egg and sperm. They have no hormonal influence. Regarding the breast tenderness, the first thing I would do is get a pregnancy test. If this is negative, I would see a physician for an exam and mammogram if you have not recently had one... Lynn

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

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