Do you know how to solve menopausal nipple pain?

Female friends, please take note: if you experience nipple pain during menopause, don’t worry too much. This is a normal phenomenon caused by physiological changes, and it is not difficult to solve this problem. Here are some effective methods to help you.

1. What to do if you have nipple pain during menopause

Under normal circumstances, when women enter menopause, estrogen secretion decreases and they generally do not experience breast pain. However, if a woman has periodic breast pain before menopause and it changes with menstruation, after a period of menopause, the periodic breast pain should disappear due to the lack of estrogen stimulation. Therefore, women do not need to worry too much if they have had breast tenderness or nipple pain before.

However, if there is no obvious cause and the pain persists, and the pain feels severe, it is recommended to seek professional medical assistance immediately. This is very necessary.

2. The following examinations can be performed for menopausal breast pain:

1. B-ultrasound. This is the most common inspection item. This can help women detect abnormal growth of breast tissue and eliminate breast diseases.

2. Infrared. Some doctors will also perform infrared examinations on women's breasts. This is done by scanning with infrared rays to determine whether there are any abnormalities in the breasts and what the tissue structure is like. This examination is non-radioactive, does not harm health, and does not cause any damage to the breasts.

3. Breast mammography examination. This examination is rarely used and is generally suitable for postmenopausal women because at this time the breasts are sagging, the elasticity is lost, the tissue is loose, and the observation is clearer and the diagnosis is relatively easy. However, this examination may cause certain damage to the breasts and is not suitable for young, childless women.

3. What to do if a woman has breast pain

1. Change your eating habits. Eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet and consume fiber from whole grains (whole grains), vegetables, and beans.

2. Massage your breasts frequently. Gently massaging the breasts can help return excess body fluid to the lymphatic system. When massaging, first apply soapy liquid to the breast, and rotate your fingers along the surface of the breast in a circle about the size of a coin. Then use your hands to press the breasts in and bounce them up, which is extremely helpful in preventing breast discomfort.

3. Wear a secure bra. In addition to preventing breast sagging, the more important function of a bra is to prevent further compression of the already compressed breast nerves and eliminate discomfort. Careful sisters will find that those jogging athletes wear stable bras for this health reason.

4. Avoid diuretics. Diuretics do help remove fluid from the body and can also reduce breast swelling. But this immediate relief comes at a cost. Excessive use of diuretics can lead to potassium loss, disrupt electrolyte balance, and affect glucose formation.

5. Try hot compress. Hot compress is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment that can relieve breast pain by using a heat bag, hot water bottle, or hot bath. If you use alternating cold and hot compresses, the effect of eliminating breast discomfort will be better.

6. Apply castor oil to your chest. Castor oil contains a substance that can enhance the function of T11 lymphocytes, which can accelerate the recovery of various infections and eliminate pain. The method is: drop castor oil on cotton cloth folded into four layers, let it be soaked with castor oil, but not too wet to avoid dripping everywhere. Apply the cloth to your breasts, cover with a layer of plastic wrap, and then place a hot compress bag on top. Adjust the heat pack to a tolerable level and apply it for one hour.

7. Take vitamins. The diet should contain foods rich in vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, and B vitamins. These vitamins help regulate the production of prostaglandin E. At the same time, eat less margarine because the hydrogenated fat in it interferes with the body's ability to convert essential fatty acids (from food) into gamma-linoleic acid (GIA), which promotes the formation of prostaglandin E and inhibits the production of prolactin.

8. Don’t eat salty food. High-salt foods can easily cause breast enlargement, and such foods should be avoided especially in the 7 to 10 days before menstruation.

9. Prevent obesity. For women who are overweight, losing weight can help relieve breast pain.

10. Stay away from coffee. Does caffeine cause breast discomfort? This has not been confirmed yet. However, according to medical surveys, many women with breast pain and other benign symptoms have significant improvement in their symptoms after quitting caffeine. Therefore, you have to give up coffee completely, which means you have to completely give up soda, chocolate, ice cream, tea, and caffeinated painkillers.