Breast pain is considered to be associated with the menstrual cycle and can be a symptom of PMS (although only when combined with other symptoms). These symptoms, including breast pain, are usually experienced one to two weeks before your period is due, but this can differ person to person. If this pain occurs on a monthly basis and around the same time in relation to the menstrual cycle, it is likely that this is the cause. However, some women can experience similar pain after vigorous exercise without a suitable bra, wearing an ill-fitting bra, taking certain birth control (e.g. Contraceptive pill) or even just growth spurts (which can happen throughout life).
Although some women do feel sharp pains in their breasts as a result of their menstrual cycle, it is more common to experience a heavy, achy, dull pain. Sharp pains should always be checked out by your GP; especially if they continue at other times of your monthly cycle. Normal pain related to the menstrual cycle should disappear after a week and will probably feel the same at the same time each month. If the pain experienced does not seem related to the menstrual cycle, it may be worth getting it checked out even if no other symptoms are present. Check the breasts for lumps on a regular basis and if any leaking is experienced this needs to be checked as soon as possible.
Although some women do feel sharp pains in their breasts as a result of their menstrual cycle, it is more common to experience a heavy, achy, dull pain. Sharp pains should always be checked out by your GP; especially if they continue at other times of your monthly cycle. Normal pain related to the menstrual cycle should disappear after a week and will probably feel the same at the same time each month. If the pain experienced does not seem related to the menstrual cycle, it may be worth getting it checked out even if no other symptoms are present. Check the breasts for lumps on a regular basis and if any leaking is experienced this needs to be checked as soon as possible.
