I'm 39. Over the last 6 months or so my breasts have become very sore for the majority of the month. I've only just finished my period and they are already so sore that I needed paracetamol this morning. Is this possibly a peri-menopausal thing? I've noticed my PMS is horrible as well, for at least 2 weeks of the month I feel like absolute shit and hate everyone and everything, have no motivation and feel very low about everything. It's beginning to become a real problem and I feel down more often than not. Has anyone manged to fix these symptoms with starflower/borage oil supplements or something else? I'd rather avoid antidepressants or HRT as I'm not even 40 yet. (Absolutely no chance I'm pregnant btw.)