what does it mean when your breast are always tender & hurt plus they are easily brused?
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Spicy, I don't know how old you are. If you are young, you may still be developing. It also means that your breasts are tender before you have your period which is natural. It could also mean that you are pregnant. You may want to take a pregnancy test. Those at the store don't work. I would definitely have a doctor take a look. We don't want it to be something serious which I rather not say. If you are over 21, take a mammogram. Yeah...good luck
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Contrary to popular belief you should worry about a growth or lump if it does not hurt more than you should if it does not. This is so because if the lump does hurt chances are high that you may have hurt your self. Sometimes a person develops lumps during their period.\n\nSigns that suggest a lump is more likely to be cancerous:\nThe lump is firm and hard \nThe lump is not discrete; it is not easily distinguishable \nThe lump is fixed in the breast; it does not move \nThere is only one lump \nThere is not an identical lump in the opposite breast \nThe skin of breast is dimpled \nThe lump is accompanied by bloody nipple discharge\n\nSigns that suggest a lump is less likely to be cancerous:\nThe lump is soft \nThe lump is discrete; it is easily distinguishable \nThe lump moves in the breast \nThere are multiple breast lumps \nThere is an identical lump in the opposite breast \nThe lump disappears after the menstrual cycle \n\n\nAs women we should check our breasts monthly preferably a week after our pereods.\nA self examination is easy and essential.\nheres how you go about doing it.\nLie down with a pillow or folded towel under the right shoulder and place the right arm behind the head. Check the entire breast and armpit area using the pads of the first three middle fingers on the left hand to feel for lumps, changes, or irregularities in the right breast. Apply 3 pressures-light, medium, and deep-in dime-sized circles to feel the entire thickness of the breast." A firm ridge in the lower curve of each breast is normal. The exam should then be repeated on the left breast, using the finger pads of the right hand (the pillow or folded towel should also be moved under the left shoulder at this time).\nIt is important to thoroughly examine the entire area of the breast every month: \nOutside: armpit to collar bone, and below the breast \nMiddle: the breast itself \nInside: the nipple area \n\ncancerous tumors are more likely to be found in some parts of the breast than in others. Approximately half of all breast cancers occur in the upper, outer region of the breast toward the armpit. \n\nApproximate percentage of breast cancers found in each area:\n41% in the upper, outer quadrant \n14% in the upper, inner quadrant \n5% in the lower, inner quadrant \n34% in the area behind the nipple \n6% in the lower, outer quadrant \n\nI suggest you visit your gp asap. If its nothing to worry  about, you be in a better state of mind, if there is the earlier you treat it the better.\n\nI hope that yoursare just a lump and that you will be fine\nGood Luck
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I have had calcification at 29, Non invasive cancer at 46, calcifications at 47 and invasive br cancer at 47. now I have one breast removed.  you just have to be aware and keep up with check ups.  Calcifications can be caused by cafein and makes your breast very tender.\nEat lots (5 servings) of veg's a day or drink V8
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YES! Hon, there might be a lump in your breast which is fairly common and they go away but sometimes they don't and they become malignant. Go to a doctor and get checked out. I'm not saying "Hey you have cancer." You probably dont but go to the doc to get rid of the lump or for prevention or possibly just a painkiller...
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He was either f'ing with you or you may have some fluid in the breast.\n\nIt could be indicative of a hormone in balance or some other problem.\n\nWhen you were in for your yearly examine did the doctor examine your breasts for lumps, etc?  If not go back in.\n\nAlso ask your friend whether he is really your friend and ask him to tell you the truth.\n\nIf you are unable to extract any fluid by squeezing your nipples (kind of like milking a cow) then he may have been joking or being nasty.\n\nDon't take it too seriously until you speak with your doctor!  good luck! :-D
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In general, pain or redness of the breast is much more likely to be related to infection or trauma than cancer.  Pain is usually not a symptom of breast cancer.  Some very specific types of breast cancer do cause pain, such as inflammatory breast cancer.  Generally, these are not very good cancers to have.  I suppose breast cancer could eventually cause pain if it interrupted the lymphatic drainage to an area of the breast, but I suspect it would have to be quite large to do so.  \n\nSymptoms to watch out for -- changes in texture or color of the skin of the breast.  Changes of the nipple, including direction it points, and discharge.  And, of course, masses.  If you aren't sure how to examine yourself properly for breast masses, do a Yahoo! search for "vertical strip breast exam" or "vertical search breast exam."
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Hi. I am a RN and and many things can contribute to swollen tender breasts...even a chest cold! Most people don't know that. Take a pregnancy test if that is a possibility. If negative then yes probably just hormones. I would lay down and put your hand on that side behind your head and feel your armpit region for swelling also. Sometimes your lymph nodes can get swollen. If they are then go to the doctor. Could be nothing, could be something. Too much caffeine can cause the lymph nodes to swell which in turn causes the breast to hurt. Start at step one and take it from there okay. Good Luck and feel better soon! Tender breasts hurt! Oh, Ibuprofen works great!
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I've had the same problem twice this year!  I just bought a new bra, then less than a month later, I found myself having to go up a size.  Anyway, hormones are most likely the cause of this.  Pregnancy could also be a cause.  Make sure you keep very close track of your menstrual cycle...even mark these different changes that you may notice from time to time (break outs, breast growth, cycle length, etc.).  If you find that they are becoming severely sore, you may want to pay a visit to your doctor.
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two womens breasts are the same and it is actually VERY common for one to be bigger than the other. it may not be a dramatic difference...in some cases though it is a little bit more noticeable. I notice that my right one is smaller than my left...not by much..enough for me to notice but not anyone else...maybe a doctor...but thats it. As for them being hard and the lumps, you really should see a doctor about that. I doubt it has anything to do with you being hit there...it's mostly likely an underlying reason. So see a doc and tell them your worries...its the best way to get answers.
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That happens to me too I'm not on ortho but different kind of pill and you I realized that i only get breast tenderness before during and after my period (it's like 4days before 2 days after) I guess it's the pill . But if you still feel unsure just call your Dr.
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NOT NORMAL!!!! Go back to your doctor ASAP and if he still says nothing wrong, get a second opinion!  Your breasts are precious. Enough said.
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Yes the pill can do this, and so can any hormone based contraceptive, I wouldn't worry too much, I recently had a Marina coil fitter and my breasts went mad, felt like I was getting reading to breastfeed, but it passed and everything is fine now, different times of the month most women's breasts get tender, I wouldn't worry too much, but just go mention it to your doctor I am sure he will tell you exactly what I have, providing you have no lumps or localized pain or are not having a discharge from your breast then you should be fine, if you have any of the things I have just mentioned then its best to get checked out.
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Seelie what?? omg..Look girl, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer last yr and YES pain was the 1st symptom other than feeling the lump. One br is lgr than the next too? Girl..pls go get checked. I am not sayin it's Brst Cr but still go..I waited and man I am in remission now but it was horrible..Look I hope you go see a doc and get a mammogram and a biopsy and an MRI soon after ok? Baby don't be scared.ok?? I survived Stage 3 invasive ductal cr and it was extrogen pos so it was bad..If it is not movable and it feels solid from ur standpoint and poking out on the side  then u need to get chk'd.Don't want to scare u ok just be cool and go..ok Good luck..Oh and seelie or whatever ur name is get ur info right?? aughhhhhhh!!
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You can look on the computer for Fibrocystic Breast Disease. This condition is not an actual "disease" it just basically means women with lumpy breast. You might want to make an appointment ASAP!!! just to be safe but you are young you should not have any real problems. Just to make you feel better read up on Fibrocystic and then head on down to the doctor. Good Luck!!1
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Puberty normally starts around 11 years old but can be later.\nIf your breast area and ribs are sore like an achey kind of pain then that sounds like growing pains.\nIf you are worried your school nurse can put your mind at rest but it does sound like growing pains to me.
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You wanna know about painful?  Try dying of an advanced breast cancer.  If you think about it, you are only in compression for about 30 seconds TOTAL.  There are four images taken, two on each breast.  Thirty seconds of even EXTREME pain (which mammograms do not cause) once a year, to save your life?  You choose.  That is kind of like saying you aren't going to get your kids their immunizations because shots can hurt....\n\nIf you have painful breasts, reduce your caffeine intake for at least 3 days before the exam and maybe even take an Advil or Tylenol before the exam.
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It could be\n\n1.Simple as growing pains\n2.Puberty\n3.Side effects of birth control pills\n4.Sign of pregnancy\n5.Sign your getting your period\n6.One of the other 3258723 reasons womens breasts hurt sometimes.\n\nTake your pick!