Breast pain is any discomfort or pain in the breast. Pain -
breast; Mastalgia; Mastodynia; Breast tenderness There are many
possible causes for breast pain. For example, hormone level
changes from menstruation or pregnancy often cause breast
tenderness. Some amount of swelling and tenderness just before
your period is normal. Although many women who have pain in one
or both breasts may fear breast cancer, breast pain is NOT a
common symptom of cancer. Some amount of breast tenderness is
normal. The discomfort may be caused by hormonal changes due to:
- Menopause (unless a woman is taking hormone replacement
therapy) - Menstruation and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) -
Pregnancy -- breast tenderness tends to be more common during
the first trimester and in women who become pregnant at a young
age - Puberty in both girls and boys Soon after childbirth, your
breasts may become swollen with milk. This can be very painful.
If you also have an area of redness, call your health care
provider. Breastfeeding itself may al