Why does chest pain occur after menstruation?

I believe that most female friends have experienced chest pain, especially before and after menstruation, which will manifest as chest pain, heaviness and other discomforts. Many friends think that this is normal and do not care about it. It is recommended that friends do not take it carelessly. Many situations can cause chest pain symptoms after menstruation. What is the cause of chest pain after menstruation? Next I will introduce it to you in detail.

People have different physical constitutions, so the symptoms before and after menstruation are also different. Some of these symptoms are normal and common, but some may not be simple. Therefore, women should understand the symptoms after menstruation and know the causes of these symptoms. When they find abnormal symptoms, they can find ways to solve them. So what causes chest pain after menstruation?

1. Cancerous breast pain

When breast pain persists, the pain is fixed and radiates to the shoulders and back, and there is a feeling of weight in the shoulders, there is a possibility of breast cancer. You must pay great attention to it and go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible.

2. Breast pain during puberty

The earliest breast pain in girls usually occurs between the ages of 9 and 13. At this time, girls' breasts begin to develop, with the nipples first bulging and a slight swelling and pain. After menarche, it will disappear on its own as the breasts mature during puberty.

3. Mastodynia

Mastodynia manifests as dull pain, distending pain or stabbing pain, and the pain may radiate to the armpits, shoulders and upper limbs. On examination, there was only tenderness, but no mass. The first choice for treatment is traditional Chinese medicine that can soothe the liver and promote qi, relieve depression, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and regulate endocrine system.

4. Breast pain due to breast hyperplasia

Breast pain caused by breast hyperplasia can radiate to the armpits, shoulders and back. When the breasts are touched, movable lumps of varying sizes and unclear edges can be felt. It can also be affected by menstruation and emotions. This type of breast pain is caused by metabolic disorders, accumulation of metabolic waste, qi stagnation and blood stasis in the body. You can take some medicines to promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis and regulate endocrine.

5. Premenstrual breast pain

Many women experience fullness, hardness, and tenderness in the breasts during menstruation. In severe cases, the breasts may become swollen and painful even with the slightest vibration or collision, and the original granules or nodules may become more obvious. This is caused by increased estrogen levels in the body before menstruation, breast hyperplasia, and edema of the breast interstitial tissue. After the menstrual period, the above changes disappear.