Really sore boobs from ovulation

[BritInNZ]

Does anyone else get really sore boobs immediately after ovulation right up until AF arrives? I get it every month and it's miserable. They're so sore that I can't run or do vigorous workouts, and it's only comfortable to wear a sports bra to pin them down.

Wondering if it's some kind of hormone imbalance? Or if it's normal? Been TTC for 10 months now so kind of wondering about all sorts and what's preventing me falling pregnant.

Last month I didn't have sore boobs for the first time in about a year and it was total bliss. So this month the pain is unreal 😭

I used to get this so feel your pain. It's so uncomfortable and a bit awkward to talk about! I have no suggestions unfortunately as I found nothing worked. I tried evening primrose oil, various vitamins and minerals, drinking loads of water, painkillers, homeotherapy, Chinese medicine etc.
I found wearing a sturdy bra day and night was the only solution.
However, the severity did run in phases so hopeful after a few months yours will ease.

I always did. Like @macaroni46 I tried lots of things, nothing helped. And when I got pregnant my boobs got huge, sore and tingly - that was the first sign. Only thing that stopped it for me was when I got a mirena coil fitted. Obviously not what you want if TTC. Now I'm menopausal and had to stop HRT because I had the same thing return. I think it means your body is sensitive to oestrogen. I actually don't think it negatively affects your fertility.

@Macaroni46 @tinkywinkyshandbag thanks so much - although sorry to hear you've also had this, it sucks! They get huge and hot to touch too 😭 it's like the whole second half of my cycle I have to wear a sports bra constantly. I've tried so many things too, even ibuprofen and hot water bottles but nothing helps.

I think I've ascertained when I get pregnant it's going to be even worse - good luck to me 😂

I have this! But weirdly only since my cycles returned to normal after the birth of DS, before that I never got sore boobs. I figure it’s something to do with hormones but it is really annoying.

@Charl881 I'd love to know why some of us suffer more than others! Mine have been agony all weekend 😭 and AF isn't due until next Sunday!