Why do my nipples hurt?

Girls' breasts begin to change during the second development. During puberty, girls' breasts begin to feel tingling, and the tingling will gradually weaken and disappear as they mature. However, mature girls will experience breast discomfort for a few days every month. It may be before or after menstruation or during menstruation. Many girls don’t know why their nipples feel a little painful. Let’s learn about it together.

Premenstrual nipple pain is breast swelling that occurs before menstruation, which usually occurs 3 to 7 days before menstruation. In a few women, breast swelling even occurs about half a month after menstruation, and it does not disappear until 1 to 2 days after menstruation. Sometimes the symptoms disappear only after the menstruation is over, and recur before the next menstruation. It is very regular and cyclical. Symptoms of breast engorgement include nipple swelling and pain, breast lumps, and breast engorgement and lumps accompanied by a burning sensation. Its characteristics are feeling of stuffiness in the chest and flanks, swelling in the breasts, and fullness in the lower abdomen. There is often a sense of gas expanding in the chest and abdomen, which is very uncomfortable, and painful when the swelling is severe.

Generally, mild breast pain or swelling occurs before menstruation, which is significantly reduced or disappears after menstruation. This is physiological. This condition does not require treatment. If the pain is severe, it is caused by fluctuations in hormone levels and endocrine hormone disorders in the body. Treatment is required, usually by taking Chinese medicine. You can go to the hospital for regular check-ups. Be sure to reduce psychological stress and keep your mood happy. You can learn how to self-examine your breasts so that you can detect any adverse conditions in time.

In fact, whether this symptom is normal depends on the pain. It is normal for most women to have this symptom. If the pain is severe, you should go to the hospital for examination to avoid other breast diseases. Can nipple pain before menstruation be caused by illness? The answer given by experts is that it is possible, but it is not absolute. It depends on the test results. If you want to know the exact results, you should go to the hospital for examination.

1. 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.

2. Change your eating habits

Eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet and consume fiber from whole grains (whole grains), vegetables, and beans.

3. Don’t eat salty and spicy sausages

High-salt foods can easily cause breast enlargement, and such foods should be avoided especially in the 7 to 10 days before menstruation.

4. Try hot compress

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