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Why do I feel like Im pregnant when Im not?
A phantom pregnancy or false pregnancy happens when a woman has pregnancy symptoms but isn’t pregnant. Phantom pregnancy is rare, and experts don’t know exactly what causes it, but it’s probably a combination of psychological and hormonal factors.
Can menopause cause sore breasts?
If you’re nearing menopause, you may also have sore breasts. Menopause is a transitional time when your periods slow and finally stop due to hormonal changes in your body. In addition to sore breasts, menopause can cause other symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
What makes your breast sore?
Hormonal Change. The pain or discomfort may be caused by changes in the hormone levels in the body due to premenstrual syndrome,menstruation,pregnancy,puberty,and menopause.
Why are my breasts so tender?
Estrogen and progesterone can actually increase the size and number of ducts and milk glands in your breasts. This causes the breasts to swell and retain water. A few days before your period starts, both breasts can swell and become tender, painful, or even lumpy.
What are the reasons for tender breasts?
There are a number of harmless causes for breast pain and tenderness that may primarily be related to changes in hormone levels. These can include: Days following childbirth as milk comes in Breastfeeding Mastitis, which is caused by a milk duct that is not properly draining and becomes infected, should be treated.
When to worry about breast pain?
Breast pain will come and go throughout the course of a menstrual cycle as hormones change. Breast size may also change and is no cause for alarm. If the pain is steady or comes and goes without any pattern, it should be checked by a doctor, especially if accompanied by obvious breast changes, redness, rash and itching.