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Sore Breasts, Hurting Nipples. Negative Pregnancy Test. Stopped Birth Control. What Is The Reason For Sore Breasts?

Posted on Mon, 16 Jul 2012

Question: Wife breast are soreMy wifes breast are soar. she says it hurts when the water from the shower touches her nipples. she is not pregnant. we have taken a pregnancy test every 2 wks for 2 months. must add she has been off her depo shot for six months. Her breast are now a full c. Im not complaining though. shes 23 yrs and athletic. shes my GI Jane! MIlitary girl that runs alot. ive never heard her complain about something so much for so long now. please advise

Answered by Dr. Minoo Bhagia (3 hours later)

Hello

Thanks for writing to us

Depo shot can cause breast engorgement

I would suggest you to stop the depo from now onwards and switch over to another contraceptive like IUCD or barrier methods

If possible get her mammography done

Vit E supplemets and Primrose oil capsules will help her to get some relief from these symptoms till the effect of depo lasts
She can apply lanolin ointment or nipcare ointment locally

Best wishes

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar