What causes nipple pain after menopause?

It is impossible for a woman to have menstruation all her life. When a woman reaches menopause, she is likely to go into menopause, which means she stops having menstruation. Once this happens, it means that the woman is truly aging. So, why do women after menopause suddenly feel pain in their nipples? In fact, there is no need to worry too much about this situation, as it may be caused by a decrease in estrogen in the body.

Nipple pain during the period after menopause is generally nothing to be afraid of. This is because during the menopause before menopause, the secretion of endogenous estrogen decreases rapidly, and the breast tissue cannot adapt to this change. Some corresponding changes may occur, such as local pain, nodules or glandular thickening. This reaction may stop after menopause or may continue for a considerable period of time after menopause. Generally, you only need to follow the doctor's advice for regular check-ups, and take some medications to treat women's menopausal syndrome when necessary to relieve pain.

If nipple pain reappears several years after menopause, it should be taken seriously. Since elderly women after menopause have become a high-risk group for breast cancer, it is recommended that women go to the hospital as soon as possible to confirm whether this is an early symptom of breast cancer.

Generally speaking, there are several possible causes of breast pain:

1. Caused by menstruation: This kind of pain is obviously related to menstruation. Usually, it causes breast swelling and pain two or three days before menstruation due to increased blood supply, and gradually disappears after menstruation. Due to its obvious relationship with menstruation, it usually does not cause trouble to the person concerned.

2. The pain is caused by pressure from an ill-fitting bra, which can be relieved by changing the bra.

3. Excessive breast size causes drooping and discomfort.

4. Pain caused by breast trauma.

5. Redness, swelling, heat and pain caused by breast inflammation and infection. Mastitis is particularly prone to occur during lactation. Proper treatment (such as administration of antibiotics and appropriate massage) can quickly relieve the symptoms.

6. Breast cancer itself rarely causes pain. Pain will only occur when the cancer worsens and invades nearby tissues such as the skin or chest wall.

Women should always pay attention to breast health. If they experience breast pain, they may try to find the cause themselves. However, if there is no obvious cause and the pain persists, it is necessary to seek professional medical assistance immediately.