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Are Sore Breasts And Wrinkled Nipple The Premenstrual Symptoms?

Hi , My left breast has been sore for three days now. I would like to include that the nipple area is wrinkled and feels puffy. Could this be because my menustral cycle is about to come on? Im 21 and I m not pregnant or expecting. What do you think it is?
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern.
Yes sore breast and wrinkled nipple is a symptoms of premenstrual stage.
Following are the cause
Most common-Hormonal imbalance : High /lack of estrogen and progesterone
It may be associate with Breast size, Excessive stress and Alcohol and caffine use

You can do following test if remain long time:
1. Hormonal profile: LH, FSH, Prolactin, Estrogen, progesterone
2. Mammography

You can take following Treatment before apperance of period
1. Life style cahnges
- 30 min regular walk
- Wear supportive pad bra
- use of Ice pack
- Relaxation excercise: breathing technique
- Low fat diet
- High fiber intake
- Decreased salt intake
- Multivitamin intake
- Reduce alcohol and caffine
- Gentle massage with prime rose oil
- Acupuncture therapy

Hope this may help you.
Best regards
Dr. sagar
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Are Sore Breasts And Wrinkled Nipple The Premenstrual Symptoms?

Hello dear Understand your concern. Yes sore breast and wrinkled nipple is a symptoms of premenstrual stage. Following are the cause Most common-Hormonal imbalance : High /lack of estrogen and progesterone It may be associate with Breast size, Excessive stress and Alcohol and caffine use You can do following test if remain long time: 1. Hormonal profile: LH, FSH, Prolactin, Estrogen, progesterone 2. Mammography You can take following Treatment before apperance of period 1. Life style cahnges - 30 min regular walk - Wear supportive pad bra - use of Ice pack - Relaxation excercise: breathing technique - Low fat diet - High fiber intake - Decreased salt intake - Multivitamin intake - Reduce alcohol and caffine - Gentle massage with prime rose oil - Acupuncture therapy Hope this may help you. Best regards Dr. sagar