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What Causes Pain In Breasts While Smoking Marijuana?

Why do my breast hurt when I smoke Marijuana? Like in 2 hours they start feeling a little sore and when their like that I can see them growing literally they grow bigger and then in like 30 minutes-1 hour they go back to my normal size which is kinda small. My mom has also saw my breast bigger. This started like in march 2015 before that they didn t hurt I starting smoking December 2014. And I m only 14.
Wed, 29 Jun 2022
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Hi,

Marijuana is mostly used as recreational product. It may be used to treat multiple sclerosis and nerve pain. However, it can be harmful to some people. Women who smoke marijuana may suffer from breast pain. The nicotine in cigarettes and marijuana may narrow or constrict the blood vessels above the waist in females, leading to breast pain. According to some clinical studies, marijuana can cause gynecomastia or enlargement of breast in both male and female.

The exact mechanism is unknown but it is assumed that marijuana may cause estrogen spikes. Higher estrogen may help to increase breast tissue and develop gynecomastia or enlargement of breast. Quit smoking marijuana may help to subside these breast symptoms over time.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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What Causes Pain In Breasts While Smoking Marijuana?

Hi, Marijuana is mostly used as recreational product. It may be used to treat multiple sclerosis and nerve pain. However, it can be harmful to some people. Women who smoke marijuana may suffer from breast pain. The nicotine in cigarettes and marijuana may narrow or constrict the blood vessels above the waist in females, leading to breast pain. According to some clinical studies, marijuana can cause gynecomastia or enlargement of breast in both male and female. The exact mechanism is unknown but it is assumed that marijuana may cause estrogen spikes. Higher estrogen may help to increase breast tissue and develop gynecomastia or enlargement of breast. Quit smoking marijuana may help to subside these breast symptoms over time. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician