What Causes Breast Pain During Menstruation?

Posted on Tue, 21 Nov 2017

Question: During ivf treatment, I started to get a shooting intermittent pain in mybreast. I had a successful pregnancy. Everyone my cycle menstrual cycle starts, I get that same intermittent pain, then it goes away till next cycle. Is there anything I can do about it? Also, I'm 45 years old, I had my child when I was 43.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cyclical mastalgia

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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Breast pain around the time of menstrual cycles and relieved by period is called cyclical mastalgia. It is due to hormonal effects on breast and nothing o be worried about. Wear a well-supporting Bra when pain develops. You can also take Tylenol.
Since you are above 40 years I would also recommend yearly clinical breast examination and screening mammogram every 2 years.

Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarifications
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

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