Tender sore breasts.

Women's health
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Hi ladies,

my breasts have been very tender and sore on and off since September?

to the point that it's been uncomfortable wearing a bra! So I've simply not wore one

is it normal to have them feel so uncomfortable 

like this? When I have had to wear a bra I've only managed an hour and that's at a push!??.

i have no lumps or bumps and I'm seeing my GP Tom but just wondered if this is normal?

to be honest I've never had an issue with my breasts as well I haven't really got any!.

do u suffer with tender sore breasts? Is it usuall for them to go this long at being so tender?

i naturally thought it was just a run up to a period that became like this? Not this long over4 weeks?

thanks all.

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I have had this problem a few times. At one stage I began to think I was pregnant as the were sore for so long. And i don't really have any.

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Hi Shelly I am 49 and always suffered with tender breasts along with sharp pains and itching and burning period related and menopausal 😩😩been doctors she said it can be hormones but I'm at breast clinic tomorrow I had enough I want to but my mind at ease now has I have had a burning sensation in my armpit as well xxx good luck with everything xxx

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Hi Shelly.

I find my breasts are more tender when I'm at my heaviest weight like now! I've put a little weight on since starting the hrt patches. I feel like I did when I was younger on the contraceptive pill.

I've perfected the art of removing my bra from under my clothes when I've been out and can't wait to get it off in the car!

I like wearing the comfort bra tops when at home, no fastenings or wires. Like a soft sports top. From Asda or Debenhams.

Has this started since you began the hrt patches?

 

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Hi Shelly, yes I have this. It was really bad for a couple of months and now has settled somewhat. I think mine was in relation to estrogen dominance or lack of progesterone. I've tried several things to help so I can't be sure which one helps the most. But, I started taking vitamin E. stress/anxiety makes it worse...so deep breathing seems to help if I feel it. (Sounds weird I know) , but in doing my research on it, I think there is a relationship between the stress, cortisol, and progesterone. I've also made a conscious effort to avoid any meat that isn't organic or anything that has hormones added to it. I don't mean this to sound complicated, but they hurt so bad I was trying anything to help. After wearing underwires my whole life, I gave those up too. I hope you get some relief. How long have you been in peri?

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I Shelley, sorry to hear about your discomfort. I had unbearably tender

and sore breasts when I was still having periods but thank goodness since I

have stopped having them this has gone away. Are you still getting periods?

I have larger breasts. I am now suffering from soreness under my breasts

caused by my bra I think ( never happened before menapause ) really terrible.

I use a cream but It keeps coming back. Any one else getting this?

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Hi jokey I to have a cream I use off the doctors it helps a little I to have big breasts and menopausal I am at breast clinic in the morning to make sure nothing more is going on I pray it's nothing sinister xx good luck

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Thanks for replying Kerry, I have never spoken to anyone with this problem

before. Good luck at the breast clinic I am sure it is just this dreaded

menapause, but the worry is horrid. Are you having a mammogram? Thinking

Of you. Let us know how you get on☺☺

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I expect either that or ultrasound I gad a manual breast test by doctors said she was not concerned but as I suffer anxiety it's my piece of mind 😱Thank you so much 😊 😘

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Hi jokey. That makes me feel better that yours stopped hurting after stopping your period. I still have mine. Did the doctors explain why they stopped? Or what was making them hurt to begin with?

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Hi Kerry. I have so much empathy for you right now. I went through this earlier this year. I have a lot of health anxiety also. I was a wreck. How old are you?

I will be praying for you!🙏 Let us know how it goes

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I meant to say did they explain why your breasts stopped hurting when your periods stopped

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YE! i have had that many times in my life. I think all woman at some time do. i rememerb thinking, geeze they feel ingorged like when I was nursing!  It passed over the years.  I dont have any answers except that I think it is pretty normal.  warm baths with ebson salts might help? warm compresses, if you have a lovely spouse, ask him or her to massage them with warm hands and coconut oil.  dreamy!!!

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Thank you dee. It's nice to know that this happens to a lot of women. It is quite scary when it first happens and not for obvious reasons like nursing. At what age would you say yours started and about when did they stop? Thanks

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I nver really gave it alot of thought. it just came, i dealt with it and moved on. i just remember it hurt like hell!

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Hi, in my experience my doctors know next to nothing about all this.

I have found remedies for just about all of these menapause symptoms

myself and trust me I have had most of them. Myhusband has been a tower of strength. Hormones are

deffinatly the culprit.

I have heard that Evening primrose is good for this, I have high blood pressure

and am very limited to what I can take, it might be worth a try for you. I know how

horrible this is and I think it will subside once your period stops. What age are you?

I hope you have someone to sympathise (you always have us). Hope it helps.

Kind regards☺

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Hi Shelly. tender/sore breasts are a common peri/meno symptom. i found when i started hrt the first few months my breasts were fuller/heavier/firmer/more tender & uncomfortable wearing a proper underwired bra, but after about 3mths on the hrt, it settled down to just mild occasional tenderness.

Like Maisie said, as soon as i get in the house i wip my "proper" bra off, & put one of the soft elasticy bralets on (bit like a crop top), & that gives me gentle comfortable support.  i get mine from deb...... they are called belvia bras - just the simple standard one in black or white & they are often on offer for under a fiver each. they have removable pads, no wires & i find them more comfy without the pads in.

hope this helps hun.

xxx

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Hi jokey. My husband doesn't understand, but he is awesome anyways. I am 44. I never got around to trying the epo bc they settled down after I started the vitamin E. One other thing I did is get a lymphatic massage. I did it twice when it got really bad bc I felt like everything on the left side was so swollen. I think it helped a little.

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Hi, you probably have a way to go yet but it will probably settle down

in a while, I did find that it was likely to come and go. When mine

we're at the worst I really found them unbearable to touch but it will

stop, hopefully sooner, rather than later for you. I am glad you have

a great husband and he might understand more as time goes on as

mine has (he reckons he is going through the manapause)!😁😁

Try the Evening p rimrose and get a soft bra (if you need one). Will

Probably be settled by next month.

Take care and keep in touch☺

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Manapause - i love that - very funny lol x