Why do nipples hurt before menstruation?

I believe that many women have experienced breast pain or nipple pain before their periods, but it goes away after their periods, and they don't feel any other discomfort in their bodies, so most people don't take it seriously. So let’s find out here, what causes nipple pain before menstruation?

It is very common to experience nipple pain before menstruation. Before menarche, the female hormones in a woman's body will change, and the levels of estrogen and progesterone will decrease. When the levels of estrogen and progesterone decrease, the urinary system will be in a hematoma state. In addition to the uterus, pelvis, appendages, etc., the breast is also part of the female urinary system, so the nipple will swell before menstruation, causing pain.

In addition, in addition to the increase in estrogen and progesterone, the content of prostacyclin will also increase, which is one of the reasons why women experience menstrual pain or abdominal discomfort. There is some prostacyclin protein kinase in the breast, which will cause mild nipple pain.

Breast pain and nipple pain before menstruation are normal physiological phenomena and do not require treatment. However, you should pay attention to keeping warm and rest, and avoid catching cold. Catching a cold during menstruation will aggravate menstrual pain and make the body more uncomfortable. You should also avoid excessive exercise and fatigue, which can alleviate the discomfort symptoms. Of course, in terms of diet, it is recommended to eat lighter food, avoid spicy, cold food, and avoid sexual intercourse and swimming during menstruation.

How to care for nipples

Before going to bed or waking up every night, the mother can massage herself in bed. Close the ring finger, middle thumb, and ring finger of one hand and place them on the other breast. With the nipple as the center, draw circles in a clockwise direction from the edge of the breast to the inside. Do this 10 times for each breast. This massage can promote local blood circulation, enhance breast nutrition supply, and facilitate the secretion of estrogen.

Correction of flat nipples or indentations: If you have flat nipples or indentations, you can start correcting them today. Use the thumb, ring finger, and middle finger to cooperate with the index finger and thumb to pinch the nipple, gently stretch it outward, hold it for a while, stretch it 15 times each time, and persist 3 times a day; you can also use an automatic breast pump for correction. From pregnancy to delivery, the volume of a woman's chest increases by about 2 cup sizes. Pregnant mothers should choose a looser bra on this basis to prevent a too tight bra from rubbing against the nipple and causing the fiber fabric to enter the mammary duct, resulting in no milk or little milk after giving birth. When pregnant women choose bras, it is best to avoid breast discomfort, and they should appropriately change to different types and sizes of bras for pregnant women as the breasts change.