What Are the Causes of Breast Pain in Post Menopausal Women?
Most women experience breast pain at some point in their lives. As a postmenopausal woman, understanding breast pain and its causes will help you to cope with the pain and to know when to see your doctor.
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Types of Breast Pain
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Breast pain usually falls into one of two categories: cyclical and non-cyclical. Cyclical pain follows hormonal changes during a woman's menstrual cycle. Non-cyclical pain has no connection to hormonal changes associated with a woman's cycle.
Extramammary Pain
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Extramammary pain feels like breast pain but is actually located elsewhere, such as a pulled chest muscle.
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Hormone Replacement
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Some hormone replacements can cause breast pain and tenderness.
Cysts
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Sometimes the presence of cysts in the breast can cause pain. Cysts may not be cancerous, but they should always be checked by a doctor.
Fatty Acid Imbalance
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A fatty acid imbalance in the breast tissue can cause tenderness and pain. Taking evening primrose oil can reduce the sensitivity in the breast.
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