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Awful breast pain more than a week before period

28 replies

Stygimoloch · 25/12/2018 21:54

Hi,

During my last two cycles, I have had the most awfully tender breasts. I’ve always had a bit of tenderness but this is like nothing I’ve experienced before, even when I was pregnant. I’m forever wincing if the kids accidentally catch me and even moving my arms hurts.

Has anyone had this suddenly occur? I’m pretty sure it’s related to my cycle as it has cleared for a week or two after my period.

I’m also experiencing much worse cramps and heavier periods. My cycle is also shorter - 28 days exactly, which I know isn’t abnormally short, but for me is different.

I’m just 40. I’m not on any hormonal contraception anymore, have been off about a year and half.

Anyone have any experience of this or any way to relieve the tender breasts? It’s making me so miserable; I can’t even comfortably hug my kids!

Thanks.

OP posts:
RandomMess · 25/12/2018 22:35

Yeah absolutely no running!!! Even a brisk walk...

YesitsJacqueline · 07/01/2019 20:44

I thought it was just me ! I'm 43 and just come off the pill - I was taking it for endometriosis but it stopped working my boobs are in agony, I've also had hot flushes on and off .

My boobs didn't even hurt this much when I was pregnant. I'm off to buy a sports bra

greenelephantscarf · 07/01/2019 20:48

had the same around the same age.
reducing caffeinated drinks drastically helped a lot

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