Sore breasts?
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well usually i'd get sore breasts before I'd get my period. When I got pregnant I didn't get sore breasts at all. Everyone is different though and I heard alot of women got more sore breasts than usual before their periods were expected but were actually pregnant. Do you feel crampy too? I normally felt crampy only the day that I'd get my period, but I felt crampy for a few days before I should have gotten it when I was really pregnant.
Take a cheap dollar store pregnancy test, they work just as well as the expensive ones. Any 2nd line, as faded as it may be, is a positive test.
go to a doctor and check out
Yes you can get it that early due to pregnancy, but a lot of women just get it due to their period being about to begin. No reason to worry just yet- but you should take a test since you are late.
Could be either. Why not try a home pregnancy test?
sore breasts are usually a symptom of your period. I get that as one of my symptoms.
but if you are concerned that you might be pregnant take a test as soon as possible. It is better to know sooner than later.
One of the most common times that breasts might feel sore is when they are beginning to develop. First you might notice a small button-like lump beneath the nipple area. The medical name for this is the breast bud, and it is often present in guys and girls. The breast bud may be a little tender and may cause you to worry but it's a normal part of puberty.
It is also common to have sore breasts around the beginning of a girl's period, or menstruation. Before her period starts, a girl's body produces lots of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Changes in these hormones can cause feelings that together are called premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. Some girls have painful cramps in their stomachs, headaches, mood swings, or cravings for certain foods right before their periods begin. During this time the body may retain water, which can make a girl feel puffy and bloated. Rings and shoes may feel tight at this time.
Just as fingers and feet swell, so can breasts. All that fluid forces the breast tissues to expand, which stretches the nerves and makes breasts feel achy or tender.
Breast swelling and tenderness can also be one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. Be sure to talk to a parent or doctor right away if you might be pregnant.
Also, if you ever notice discharge from one or both breasts, call your doctor right away.
What Can I Do to Relieve the Ache?
Most PMS symptoms, including breast soreness, should disappear as your period begins. Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, might be helpful. Wearing a supportive bra might also help.
Healthy eating, regular exercise, and getting enough sleep are really your best bets for lessening the ache. You might try cutting down on salty foods and foods that contain caffeine, like coffee, tea, and even chocolate. Try caffeine-free soda or herbal tea instead. Some girls find that eating a diet rich in calcium helps with PMS symptoms.
If you're tired, take a rest! Snuggle on the couch with your pillow and watch a good movie. Sometimes getting your mind off your aches is the best thing you can do.
BREASTS
Pain in the breasts may be caused by engorgement, a plugged duct, mastitis or something else. It is often difficult for a mother (and doctor) to tell whether the inflammation is due to engorgement or a plugged duct, neither of which needs antibiotics, or mastitis, which usually, but not always, requires antibiotics. Use the guidelines in the chart to help you figure out what the problem is and how to treat it. Use the links to find additional information on how to relieve sore breasts.
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