What are common causes for sore tender breasts?

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The day after I ovulated I woke up with slightly tender breasts. As the week went on, the pain got worse. I also noticed some stretch marks appearing on my breasts. After 8 days, the pain is still here and has not improved. Is it possible for this to be a very early sign of pregnancy? I usually get sore before my period starts, but not this bad. I have been ttc for 5 months and have been off of birth control for about 6 1/2 months. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

pregnancy, hormone imbalance, being due for your period soon. breast infections. it could well be the early signs of pregnancy thats how all of mine started.

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Sore breasts can be a sign of pregnancy, and stretchmarks could be a sign that your breasts have grown, which is also a sign that you might be pregnant. Do a test to be sure. If this isn't the case, any normal hormonal changes associated with being pre-menstrual.

However, (and I hope this isn't the case!) if you have noticed any other changes in your breasts, like changes in the nipples, strange lumps, or unusual dimpling in the breasts, it may be something more serious, and would go to the doctor to get it checked out.

Answer 5

One of the most common times that breasts might feel sore is when they are beginning to develop. First you might notice a small button-like lump beneath the nipple area. The medical name for this is the breast bud, and it is often present in guys and girls. The breast bud may be a little tender and may cause you to worry but it's a normal part of puberty.

It is also common to have sore breasts around the beginning of a girl's period, or menstruation. A week or so before her period starts, the body begins producing lots of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone.

These hormones can cause feelings that together are called premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. Some girls have painful cramps in their stomachs, headaches, mood swings, or cravings for certain foods right before their periods begin. During this time the body may retain water, which can make a girl feel puffy and bloated. Rings and shoes may feel tight at this time.

Just as fingers and feet swell, so can breasts. All that fluid forces the breast tissues to expand, which stretches the nerves and makes breasts feel achy or tender.

Even greater amounts of breast swelling and tenderness can be one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. Be sure to talk to a parent or doctor right away if you might be pregnant.

Also, if you ever notice discharge from one or both breasts, call your doctor right away

Answer 6

It could be a sign of pregnancy, but it started pretty quickly. You only have about a week until you can take a home pregnancy test. It sounds like you might want to have one ready. Just don't get too excited until you have proof. Also, I found out that the tests they sell at the dollar store are just as reliable as the ones you pay $15 for at the pharmacy.

Best of luck to you. I hope you have something to celebrate.

Answer 7

Sweetheart it sounds to me like you might need to take a pregnancy test. When I was pregnant that was one of the reasons that I knew I was pregnant....my boobs not only were a little sore, but they felt huge. I took 3 pregnancy test and they all said NO. But still i felt like I was. Also, I knew I was pregnant cause I would try to suck my stomach in (cause I felt fat) and I couldn't! Finally a test showed ....i was 2 1/2 months prego!

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Do yourself a favor and go see your family physician or your gynecologist. Only he or she will be able to determine exactly what is wrong. From the sounds of things, you just may be pregnaunt. But go anyway to be sure. You may have an underlying health problem you are not aware of.

Good luck and I hope for you the best!

Answer 9

Maybe they are just growing, you never know! mine do the same thing, I'm sure it's not to dangerous!

Answer 10

pregnancy and periods