| Hello Suzie,
Breast pain is a common breast problem mostly in younger women who are still having their periods. My breasts gets tender during each menstrual cycle, which is normal. However, some women can experience pain and swelling in their breast due to the changes in their hormone levels or in medications they are taking. Stress can also affect breast pain. And what you have described sounds like Mastalgia and Mastitis. It takes place in the parenchymal tissue and causes swelling of the parenchymal tissue outside the milk ducts. This swelling compresses on the milk ducts, and the result is pain and swelling of the breasts.
If your breast pain continues for a long time or keeps coming back, it's probably a good idea to talk to your health care provider. Don't be afraid to go see your doctor, he or she will examine you to see what's causing the pain. |