Breast tenderness and lower abdominal pain

Breasts are an important part of a woman's body. They have a huge impact on her. They not only show her inner beauty, but are also an important part of her body for feeding babies. However, some women often experience breast pain. There are many reasons for breast pain, including menstruation, sexual life, pregnancy, ovulation, and related breast diseases. So what is the reason for breast pain and lower abdominal pain?

How long does it take for breast tenderness to occur after pregnancy?

Generally speaking, breast tenderness may first appear 4-6 weeks after pregnancy, and the symptoms are most severe at this time. Breast tenderness may persist throughout the pregnancy, being most prominent in the first three months, may improve in the second trimester, and may become noticeable again in the third trimester.

Symptoms and duration of breast tenderness during pregnancy

Generally speaking, breast swelling caused by pregnancy lasts about one to three months. It is normal for some pregnant women to experience some relief from breast swelling a week after the onset of the symptoms. Breast swelling caused by pregnancy is a normal physiological reaction during pregnancy, and the intensity of this reaction varies from person to person, so expectant mothers do not need to worry too much.

The causes of breast pain during pregnancy are divided into two types: breast hyperplasia and breast enlargement:

1. Breast hyperplasia

Among gynecological diseases, breast hyperplasia is extremely common. Its main manifestation is that there are lumps appearing in multiple parts of the breast. These lumps are soft in texture, making it difficult to accurately identify their location and distinguish them from other breast tissues. The characteristics of breast hyperplasia are easy movement and are often accompanied by some pain. After a pregnant mother suffers from breast hyperplasia, emotional fluctuations also greatly affect the condition. Negative emotions will stimulate the enlargement of breast lumps to a certain extent, and the feeling of pain will also become more intense. Therefore, mothers should maintain a good attitude, and fathers should also actively take on housework to make their wives happy.

Treatment: Generally, the disease can be relieved on its own within one to two years after the onset of the disease, and almost no special treatment is required. Patients with more severe symptoms can relieve the condition and suppress pain by wearing appropriate underwear to support their breasts, or taking some medications that can eliminate breast lumps. There are many drugs for treating breast hyperplasia, such as Rukuaixiao, Rupixiao, Tiandongsu tablets, Pingxiao tablets, Nangpiling, etc. The use of these drugs must strictly follow the doctor's instructions, because they focus on different treatment aspects, so the drugs to be used should be selected according to the actual situation. In addition, the side effects of the drug on pregnancy need to be considered.

2. Breast enlargement

During pregnancy, because the mother needs to provide sufficient breast milk for the unborn baby, as well as normal physiological reactions during pregnancy, the mother's breasts will gradually increase in size. Generally, the breast enlargement is more obvious three to five months after pregnancy. Breast enlargement during pregnancy is a normal physiological reaction. The enlargement process can last until after delivery. Of course, apart from the bloating and pain caused by breast enlargement to the mother, there are no other serious adverse effects.

Some mothers do not have a strong sense of breast swelling even in the late pregnancy, and do not feel fullness when squeezing their breasts with their hands. It is very likely that the mother cannot secrete milk or the amount of milk secretion is too little.

Treatment: Mothers should use diet therapy, massage, medicated food and other methods to promote the secretion of postpartum milk. However, the most important thing is that the mother must have confidence in herself and believe that she can breastfeed well. A happy mood will also promote the secretion of milk.

Causes of breast tenderness during pregnancy

Generally speaking, it is normal for women to experience breast pain one month after pregnancy. After pregnancy, the estrogen level in a woman's body rises. Under the combined action of progesterone, prolactin, and estrogen secreted by the placenta and villi, the breasts begin to gradually grow larger and breast function gradually increases. At this time, mothers will feel swollen breasts with some pain. There is no need to worry too much about this strange feeling. Some mothers may have enlarged breasts throughout pregnancy, but this situation will gradually disappear after delivery and no treatment is required.

Self-examination methods for breast tenderness during pregnancy

Expectant mothers should pay special attention to breast changes during pregnancy. Ordinary women should also develop the habit of consciously checking breast changes before the end of their menstrual period.

1. Breast enlargement and hidden lumps

During pregnancy, women's breasts generally become larger and swollen, which makes it easier for lumps in the breasts to hide themselves and be difficult to be discovered, thus posing a health risk. When breast hyperplasia occurs or other bad cells exist in the breast, the continuous infusion of nutrient solution will cause these bad things to grow rapidly and turn into tumors. Some pregnant women have to give up their children with great reluctance because they need to cooperate with doctors for further examinations. Therefore, mothers should have a comprehensive examination at the beginning of pregnancy to minimize the risk and do self-examination in the days to come.

2. Don’t panic if colostrum is secreted

During pregnancy, mothers may find breast discharge, which is actually normal. The milk needed to feed the baby after delivery actually begins to be secreted shortly after pregnancy, so mothers just need to do daily cleaning. When mothers find secretions, if they are not sure that it is breast milk secretions, they need to seek medical help in time. Don't panic if you find blood stains in the secretions. This is not a precursor to breast cancer. In many cases, it is just that the mother has squeezed the milk ducts during normal activities. The milk ducts are fragile and bleeding due to squeezing is also a common phenomenon.

3. Occasionally there is stinging pain, confirm the location

Some pregnant women will tell their doctors that they experience pain in their breasts after pregnancy, like being pricked by fine needles. At this time, the doctor will confirm whether there are lumps in their breasts. Many pregnant women say that they have pain in the breast area, but in fact the real pain point is in the back or in the chest cavity, such as the lungs. Because it is close to the breast area, mothers may be wary of it, but it is indeed a good thing to pay enough attention to it. When an expectant mother feels pain in her breasts, she should not panic. She should carefully feel the location of the pain, squeeze, and massage it to determine the exact location of the pain, so that she can further find an accurate solution.

Summary method:

1. Take off your underwear, stand in front of the mirror, and observe whether there is any unusual secretion on your breasts, whether the shape is abnormal, and whether the left and right sides are roughly symmetrical.

2. Raise your hands above your head and observe again.

3. Lie flat on the bed, place your left hand behind your neck, and use your right hand to massage your breasts in a clockwise direction, or push from the bottom of the left breast to the nipple to check for any lumps.

4. Lie flat on the bed, place your left hand flat, and press your left armpit with your right hand to check for any lumps.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4, then switch hands and check the other breast.