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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Bass1979 on March 22, 2024, 06:28:20 PM

Title: Very sore boobs
Post by: Bass1979 on March 22, 2024, 06:28:20 PM

Hi All

Does anyone have any advice how to help breast pain.

I have been on HRT patch now for 5mths 50mg but occasionally I get bad breast pain.  It is in both breast but worst in my left which goes in to my arm pit.

I don’t have periods as had a hysterectomy keeping my ovaries so I can’t work out if it’s a cycle.
I try and track it and it does look like it falls round what would be a cycle but then some months comes out of no where.

I just don’t know how to sooth it so thought would see if anyone else has similar experiences.

Thanks

Title: Re: Very sore boobs
Post by: CLKD on March 22, 2024, 07:32:18 PM

Does pain relief help?

Title: Re: Very sore boobs
Post by: Peach8 on March 22, 2024, 07:51:45 PM

Hello. Ive always had pain in the run up to my period and now from progesterone, in the arm pit too. Evening primrose or starflower oil might help.

Title: Re: Very sore boobs
Post by: Bass1979 on March 22, 2024, 09:57:43 PM

Thank you for the reply I will try it

Title: Re: Very sore boobs
Post by: PearlJ on March 23, 2024, 08:18:08 AM

I had this so bad after two months of HRT I almost stopped taking it! It was unbearable! So far it has gone away after a couple of weeks so not sure if it will return! I bought some soft crop top type bras to wear in bed. I can’t offer any other advice except to say I feel your pain - literally!

Title: Re: Very sore boobs
Post by: Minnie Mouse on March 23, 2024, 07:41:05 PM

Hi, Yes I had this at the start of Peri-meno, and it has returned again recently.
Industrial bras definitely help & ditto to wearing a soft one to support at night.
It's one of the horrible ones as it's so anxiety provoking. After my first bout of this, once it was all checked out, I got into a better routine of checking my breasts every month, & that helps dial down the inevitable anxiety  :(

Title: Re: Very sore boobs
Post by: DottyD68 on March 23, 2024, 07:49:45 PM

For me when I started HRT and increased my dose swollen/painful breasts were a sign of high oestrogen. I reduced my dose of gel and it went away.
When I went for a mammogram a few years ago (pre HRT) the nurse recommended Evening Primrose and I have taken it ever since.

Title: Re: Very sore boobs
Post by: VioletAquarius on March 23, 2024, 10:36:13 PM

I too say evening primrose oil.

My mum suffered with painful breasts and her gp recommended this.

Title: Re: Very sore boobs
Post by: Bass1979 on March 24, 2024, 10:42:54 PM

I have been and got some evening primrose will sort it tomorrow

Thanks