What causes nipple tenderness after ovulation?

Breasts are very important organs for women. They are fragile and sensitive, and can cause discomfort if you don't pay enough attention. Women often experience breast pain during ovulation, and sometimes it hurts when touched. This makes many women worry about whether they have a breast disease. In fact, during the ovulation period, the body's estrogen level is relatively high, and under its influence, the breasts will feel swollen and painful. Once the ovulation period has passed, the estrogen secretion returns to normal and the swelling and pain will be relieved, so there is no need to worry.

What causes breast tenderness after ovulation?

Nipple pain is completely normal. The pain is most severe around ovulation, and it hurts when you touch it with your hand. The luteal phase is slightly less intense until menstruation occurs. The pain is the worst before and after ovulation. I don’t know if it’s the effect of estrogen. Estrogen levels are highest before and on the day of ovulation. After the corpus luteum is formed, due to the effect of progesterone, estrogen is not as high as before ovulation, so nipple pain is slightly relieved, but it will exist until menstruation comes.

What to do if you have breast pain after ovulation

1. It is recommended to wear loose and comfortable underwear during ovulation to avoid pressure on women's breasts due to incorrect underwear size, which will aggravate breast pain and cause women to suffer unbearable pain.

2. For the problem of breast pain during ovulation, you can take relevant care measures in terms of diet. First of all, the diet needs to be nutritionally balanced. It is recommended to eat more low-fat and high-fiber foods. In addition, eating more fresh vegetables and fruits is also very effective in relieving symptoms. In addition, you must quit drinking coffee during ovulation, because caffeine may aggravate breast pain.

3. When your breasts are swollen and painful during ovulation, you can use a hot towel to apply, and massage techniques to help relieve the pain.

If female friends experience breast pain after the ovulation period, they should go to a regular, public, tertiary hospital for examination to avoid worsening of the condition. Female friends, please eat properly and don’t overeat. At the same time, avoid getting angry in life, keep your body and mind happy, and if you find any breast problems, seek medical treatment in time.