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Sore boobs!

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Blobby10 · 04/02/2019 11:31

This weekend just gone, my boobs have been really sore and tender and nipples have been sore too especially when I take off my bra. Before I start panicking that I'm pregnant is there another likely cause that anyone can think of?? I have a coil fitted and am nearly 50 so really hoping its something simple

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boble1 · 05/02/2019 16:16

Hormones? xx

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Duckshead · 05/02/2019 16:20

Mine do that all the time OP even more frequently lately, I'm 53 and they seem to hurt all the time. Just had a breast scan and all ok from that perspective. I agree prob hormones (also have had mirena in for 7 years)

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Blobby10 · 06/02/2019 10:24

Thanks boble1 and Duckshead - I suspected hormones might be the culprit - so long as its not pregnancy even though I know logically that its highly unlikely and I had a period only a couple of weeks ago and have only had sex once since then ! Only had my coil for a couple of years but wish I'd had it ages ago - would have made my life so much easier.

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Cilly · 06/02/2019 14:21

Hi Girls,
I am feeling very nervous and vulnerable at moment and looking for some help. I went to my GP last Friday and had a breast check done. He found nothing and I don't feel any lumps or bumps!! But I am experiencing pain in my right breast for the last 3 weeks. The pain varies, and the location of the pain on the breast varies. It can be tingling, burning or a sharp pain and sometimes a dull ache. He has referred me to breast clinic in Mater and I am waiting on an appointment. I am 43 and have had two periods in the last month, with a lot of anxiety and mood swings going on also. I am so scared to go to appointment. I lost my daughter four years ago when she was 3 weeks old and since then I panic and think the worst in every situation. Any help would be so greatly appreciated and thank you for listening x

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Blobby10 · 07/02/2019 14:09

@Cilly sorry I didn't see your post before. We ladies have a lot to put up with don't we?! I'm so sorry about your daughter - can't imagine how you deal with something like that

Regarding the breast aches and pains, I've had them for a few years but it's only now that they have become more persistent. All exactly as you describe, sometimes stabbing, sometimes burning, sometimes my nipples get so sensitive and sore I can't bear anything on them! One time it was my bra causing the pain - either it had shrunk or worn out but it didn't fit anymore. New bra and no pain!
Might it be worth you getting yourself fitted for a new bra?

You also may be heading into perimenopause when your hormones go haywire and these hormones could be causing the discomfort.

I think you are doing exactly the right thing getting checked out - are you also getting treatment and help for your anxiety and panic? These could also be not helping your symptoms.

Keeping everything crossed for you that you get this resolved