What causes sudden breast pain?

The breast is a very important part for women. It is a symbol of development and plays an important role in breastfeeding. In recent years, the emergence of various breast diseases has attracted great attention from female friends. Sometimes sudden breast pain is also worrying, and this phenomenon is still relatively common. So what is going on? Let’s take a look together below.

1. Breast pain during puberty

It usually occurs between the ages of 9 and 13. After menarche, the swelling and pain will disappear on their own.

2. Premenstrual breast pain

Many women experience breast fullness, hardness, and tenderness before menstruation. In severe cases, the breasts will swell and hurt with the slightest vibration or collision. This is caused by increased estrogen levels in the body before menstruation, breast hyperplasia, and edema of breast tissue. The above changes may disappear after menstruation.

3. Breast pain during pregnancy

Some women experience breast pain around day 40 of pregnancy due to the placenta and villi secreting large amounts of estrogen, progesterone and prolactin, which causes the mammary glands to enlarge and the pain can last throughout the pregnancy.

4. Postpartum breast pain

Breast swelling, hardening and pain often occur 3 to 7 days after delivery. This is mainly due to breast lymph retention, venous congestion, interstitial edema and obstructed mammary ducts.

5. Breast pain after sex

This is related to the physiological changes in the breasts during sexual intercourse. People with low libido or disharmonious sex life cannot achieve sexual satisfaction, so breast congestion and swelling are not easy to subside, or they subside incompletely. Continuous congestion will cause breast pain.

After reading the above introduction, I believe you already know what sudden breast pain is. Female friends should take good care of their breasts and wear appropriate bras. Wearing a bra incorrectly can cause great damage to the breasts. Take off the bra when sleeping, which can not only make you sleep more comfortably but also be healthier.