Reducing breast pain
I often get tender breasts around the time of my period and just used paracetamol until a friend recommended try magnesium supplements. She said they helped with water retention and mood swings too. I was sceptical, but I've definitely noticed a difference.
Jennifer Potter, 32, Dublin
My breasts get sore when my period's due. My sister told me that if you stop drinking coffee it helps make them less sore. So I stopped drinking tea, coffee, Coke and even gave up chocolate as they all contain caffeine. It was hard to give them up, but worth it when I wasn't having to put up with a week of sore breasts any more.
Emma Watkinson, 44, Birkenhead, Merseyside
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maria roberts, about 1 year
I have been experiencing breast tenderness for about a week a month for a while. I am not sure if this is connected with my periods as i have a coil fitted(the one with hormones) and i haven't had a period for the last 2 years. Could there be a connection with my coil and the tenderness??
Report this commentChelsea stocks, about 1 year
hi, i am very worried, my nipples have been sore for the past two days, i was due on my period 3 days ago n i havnt come on yet. im scared i might be pregnant ive told family members and they have give me their opinions. i plan on goin to see a doctor or nurse. What could other causes of sore nipples be?
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charlotte b, about 1 year
i started having an aching pain on my right breast at the top left of it. i went to the doctors and she told me it was due to me holding my baby boy in that arm! and it was a muscular pain
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