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Read some of our customer ratingsBreast pain or tenderness during this time of life are symptoms more commonly experienced by peri-menopausal women and may be accompanied by swelling. It is the result of hormonal changes and rising levels of progesterone. Here, our menopause expert Eileen Durward takes us through the herbal remedies that may help you combat pain or discomfort.
Around 70% of women are said to experience breast pain at some point in their life. This symptom is often associated with PMS (Pre-menstrual syndrome) but may also be experienced by menopausal women during the stage of peri-menopause when big hormonal changes are starting to take place. Breast pain is described as a feeling of tenderness, swelling and discomfort or heaviness of the breasts.
Two main types of breast pain are experienced at around the time of menopause:
While some women experience breast pain much later in life, in the majority of cases, breast pain settles down shortly after the menopause or when periods stop.
Breast pain in women is most often associated with hormonal changes and imbalances, although the exact reason is unclear.
During the hormonal fluctuations of the peri-menopause and menopause, breasts can increase in size. This occurs when the level of the hormone progesterone increases while oestrogen decreases. The result can be pain and tenderness.
There are certain measures which can help relieve the worrying symptoms of breast pain. It is worth putting some effort into easing the symptom, as this will aid your morale, general health and comfort.
If your breast symptoms are mild and accompanied by other signs of the menopause, start off with a soy supplement made from fermented soya beans. This is a great general supplement for women going through the menopause.
If you are still having periods and the breast pain you experience coincides with your monthly cycle, use Agnus castus, a remedy specific for PMS and breast tenderness.
If you are looking for a conventional treatment to help with your menopause symptom, then it may be worth talking to your doctor. A range of treatments is available, although not all will be appropriate for you.
If your condition is severe or affecting your lifestyle, your doctor may recommend that you consider the use of HRT. However, this is associated with risks and side effects which your doctor will discuss with you.
It is important to seek medical advice if you are concerned about your breast pain, particularly if your nipples are affected, showing a discharge or bleeding, or if you feel a lump in your breast.
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Linda Branch — 24.09.2017 05:17
Am suffering bad hot flushes weight gain and breast enlargement due to the menopause
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Eileen — 25.09.2017 15:15
Hello Linda What age are you? do you still have periods and are you taking any medication or supplements? thank you
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Fran — 04.09.2017 21:09
I believe i am starting to menopause i have night sweats! Period is regular for 4-5 months than irregular for a month or two than back to normal! I have pain on my right outer part breast and and under my arm.
Should I be worried?
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Eileen — 05.09.2017 15:36
Hello Fran, The best idea is to ask the doctor to test your hormone levels to find out if symptoms and breast pain are menopause related . I am not sure what age you are (average age of the menopause is 45-55yrs) but irregular periods and night sweats can often signify the approach of the menopause. Avoid caffeine and processed foods (these can be culprits and trigger symptoms) and drink plenty of plain water each day. Best wishes
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Eileen — 05.09.2017 15:36
Hi again Fran,
Hopefully the tips on the page can help but if you need further assistance let me know.
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Jayne keighley — 04.09.2017 18:45
I've been suffering with breast pain for 7 months I've had blood tests done it came back I'm going through menopause I'm still getting my periods every month I get 3 bad day painfully periods and still ovulating not sure when it will stop im 44 years old
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Eileen — 05.09.2017 12:51
Hi Jayne, The average age of the menopause is 45-55 years, so you are a little on the younger side. It is always good to have any breast pain or changes checked out by the doctor so I am glad this visit has clarified the situation. Even though you still have periods the menopause symptoms can arise at this stage. I would suggest that you try to drink plenty of plain water throughout the day (1.5 to 2 litres) to keep the body hydrated and nourished. As dehydration can be a culprit reduce fizzy drinks, tea, coffee and high salt and sugar foods. These can trigger symptoms or make them worse. The Menopause can affect the digestive process in general making it more sluggish. Avoid any congestion and constipation. You could add a nice gentle liver support like Milk thistle complex if you wish to help. Try a magnesium supplement to ease any cramping pain. I hope this information is useful to you.
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