What causes breast pain after ovulation?

My husband and I have been married for 3 years. Every time we have sex, especially during ovulation, my breasts become swollen and painful. I have asked many female friends around me, and they all said that they don't have this phenomenon, so I was very anxious. I searched online for some information about the reasons why breasts become swollen and painful after having sex during ovulation, and also looked up what the ovulation period is. I felt uncomfortable after watching it.

1. What is ovulation period?

Ovulation is the process by which the egg cell and the surrounding cumulus granulosa cells are released. After the egg is released from the ovary, it can survive in the fallopian tube for 1-2 days, waiting for fertilization; the male's sperm can maintain its fertilization ability in the female's reproductive tract for 2-3 days, so it is easy to get pregnant through sexual intercourse a few days before and after the egg is released. A woman's ovulation date is generally about 14 days before the next menstrual period. To be on the safe side, we call the 5 days before and 4 days after ovulation, together with the ovulation day, a total of 10 days, the ovulation period. Because sexual intercourse during the ovulation period is easy to conceive, the ovulation period is also called the fertile period or dangerous period.

2. What are the symptoms of ovulation?

The ovaries are also responsible for the secretion of female endocrine hormones. Therefore, the fluctuation of estrogen secretion in the body before and after ovulation may cause a small amount of uterine bleeding, which is called ovulation bleeding. After ovulation, due to the secretion of progesterone, the body temperature will rise slightly. If you can measure your basal body temperature every morning, you can find out your ovulation date based on the changes in body temperature. Before ovulation, women have less vaginal secretions, which are sticky and opaque. As ovulation approaches, vaginal secretions gradually increase and become thin and milky white. During ovulation, the amount of secretions increases significantly and becomes watery, transparent and clear. Women will feel their vulva is wet and slippery, and when they wipe it with toilet paper, there will be egg white-like strips of mucus. This increase in vaginal secretions in women usually lasts for 2-3 days, which is the time when women are most likely to conceive.

3. Causes of breast pain after intercourse during ovulation

First of all, breast diseases need to be ruled out, as the normal physiological processes of the breast are affected by artificial inhibitory factors. The reasons for female patients with breast hyperplasia include advanced age, unmarried age, infertility, sexual dysfunction, artificial abortion, divorce and living alone, and inhibition of breastfeeding, which cause the breasts to be unable to have normal, cyclical physiological activities. This is one of the causes of breast hyperplasia. If breast disease has been ruled out, the next possible possibility is pregnancy. The specific diagnosis needs to be made through hospital examination.

After comparing this information about the causes of breast pain after intercourse during ovulation and thinking about my own symptoms, I think I can't be pregnant because my period just came a few days ago. I think I should go to the hospital for a breast examination in time to see if I have any breast emergency. Female friends, if you experience breast pain after intercourse during ovulation, you must pay attention to it, because it may be the external manifestation of some disease.