What causes breast pain after menopause?

Written by Wang Jing Hua

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Updated on December 09, 2024

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After menstruation stops, if there are symptoms of breast pain and swelling, one should first consider whether it is related to pregnancy, as hormonal changes during pregnancy often lead to such symptoms. Some people experience breast pain and swelling due to ovulation, which is a typical symptom for many before menstruation. Occasionally, ovulation may be delayed, thus delaying the symptoms of breast pain and swelling. Others might experience these symptoms in relation to factors such as excessive staying up late, high stress, or considerable pressure. It is common to undergo hormonal tests and breast ultrasound examinations in such cases.

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Written by Fan Hong Qiao

Breast Health Department

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What causes breast pain during menstruation?

The menstrual period is a time when female hormone levels fluctuate, which is the fundamental reason why most women experience breast pain during menstruation. Due to the fluctuation of hormone levels, there is an increase in breast tissue and edema in the interstitial tissue of the breast, ultimately causing the sensation of breast pain. If the breast pain during menstruation does not ease after the period, or if the pain is very severe, or even painful to touch, attention is needed. This is considered pathological breast pain, likely caused by breast disease, and could be related to breast hyperplasia, mastitis, or even breast tumors. It is necessary to consult a professional doctor for a breast diagnosis.

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Written by Wu Shi Ting

Breast Health Department

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Breast swelling, pain, and lumps, what is going on?

There are several types of conditions where lumps can be found in the breast. Breast tissue itself is essentially a hard substance that can normally be grasped or pinched by hand. Therefore, sometimes the lumps you feel in the breast are just normal areas of breast tissue protrusion, which generally disappear after menstruation or after subsiding. You do not need to worry too much about breast lumps that appear during this special period. Another more common type of breast lump is fibroadenoma of the breast, which typically occurs in women of childbearing age between 20 and 39 years old. Another condition is cystic hyperplasia of the breast. This is more common in middle-aged women, often with several hard nodules of varying sizes on both breasts, with unclear borders, which can cause pain, especially more noticeable before menstruation. When it might be a breast disease, it is advisable for patients to visit a hospital and consult a doctor on how to proceed.

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Written by Lin Yang

Breast Surgery

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What's going on with breast swelling, pain, nausea, and vomiting?

Generally considered related to breast hyperplasia. We can confirm the diagnosis through breast ultrasound or mammography, paying attention to exclude the possibility of pregnancy. Breast hyperplasia is characterized by cyclic swelling and pain of the breasts, often occurring or worsening before menstruation and reducing or disappearing after menstruation. Mild cases may go unnoticed by the patient, while severe cases can affect daily life and work. However, some patients do not show obvious cyclic changes, and symptoms might present as unilateral or bilateral breast pain or pinprick-like sensation, possibly extending to the shoulder, upper limbs, or the chest-back area. A few patients may experience nipple discharge. The condition can persist for a long time, but symptoms generally disappear or lessen after menopause. During physical examination, nodular lumps of varying sizes, firm but not hard, may be felt in one or both breasts, sometimes tender when touched.

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Obstetrics

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Is there a quick way to relieve unbearable breast pain after a miscarriage?

After undergoing induction of labor at an advanced stage of pregnancy, there will also be secretion of milk from the breasts. When experiencing unbearable breast pain and swelling, it is necessary to use lactation-suppressing medications for treatment, such as drinking barley malt water, or undergoing treatment with medication under the guidance of a doctor. Additionally, you can eat some foods that have lactation-suppressing effects, such as hawthorn and leeks. You can also apply mirabilite by wrapping it in a cloth bag and then applying heat to the localized area of the breast to alleviate swelling and pain. If the condition is severe, it is still necessary to go to the hospital for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

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Written by Lin Yang

Breast Surgery

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What's causing breast swelling, pain, and dizziness?

Breast swelling and pain, dizziness, it may be caused by breast hyperplasia, which can be diagnosed through breast ultrasound or mammography. Breast hyperplasia is mainly related to endocrine disorders in the body, leading to increased levels of estrogen. When the hormone ratio in the body is unbalanced, estrogen levels increase and progesterone secretion decreases, it can lead to incomplete regression after breast hyperplasia, causing breast tissue proliferation. Therefore, the functional state of the ovaries and whether there is disorder play a very important role in the development of the disease. Additionally, it might be related to differences in the quantity and quality of estrogen receptors in the breast tissue, causing uneven levels of breast proliferation and leading to breast swelling.