Breast pain is one of the frequent problems for women and it keeps them worried. Breast tenderness (mastalgia) and pain are commonly associated with breast cancer by many women but in reality it is not the only symptom. Women seek medical advice due to the anxiety it causes to them on account of tenderness in their breasts.
Breast pain and tenderness is not prevalent in men and only few men who have gynaeocomastia or any other hormonal problem will have pain. Actual pain is caused in the breast tissue and many women feel their breasts are heavy and full during the onset of menstrual cycle. It is quite common for any women who are in the premenstrual stage to have little tenderness and heaviness in breast. This is due to the hormonal changes indicating that the body prepares itself for monthly cycle.
Symptoms :
The symptoms of breast pain and tenderness may vary from mild to severe. Almost every woman who has attained puberty will have some pain in their breasts before each monthly period which will settle down after the menstrual cycle. There will be discomfort in the breasts for 2-4 days before menstrual cycle.