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What causes sore breasts?
(HealthDay News) -- Breast soreness is common in young women, but it becomes less common as they get older.
Breast pain may be constant, or come and go over time. Pain that won't go away or frequently comes back should be discussed with a doctor.
Common causes of breast soreness include:
- hormonal changes associated with the menstrual cycle
- retaining water, which often happens during the menstrual cycle
- an injury or damage to the breast
- pregnancy or breastfeeding
- an infection in the breast
- breast cancer, although this is a rare cause of breast pain.
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Source: American Academy of Family Physicians
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First published: 09/25/2008
Last updated: 09/25/2008
Reviewed by: HealthDay, a service of ScoutNews, LLC