what are other reasons as to why my boobs are hurting, excluding pregnancy and my period?
961912
Hormonal changes, ovulation, menstruation
800546
Sometimes before your period your breasts will become tender.  Also your breasts will become tender if you are pregnant.  They don't usually hurt if they are growing.  You should maybe see your doctor.\n\nGood Luck To You :)
732124
Please see the webpages for more details on Nipple problems.\nBacterial or fungal infection of the nipple may also cause nipple tenderness. Tenderness may also result from local trauma or friction over the area. \nExcessively dry or excessively moist skin can also cause nipple soreness. Moisture may be due to wearing bras made of synthetic fabrics which increase sweating and hinder evaporation.\nUsing soaps or solutions that remove natural skin oils can cause excessively dry skin. Ointments containing lanolin may be helpful for the care of dry or cracking nipples. Olive oil and expressed milk are also effective for soothing uncomfortable nipples.
834197
It isn't unusual for some women to ovulate more than once in a menstrual cycle.  You could be at risk of pregnancy, even though you had unprotected sex after your cycle.  If your period doesn't arrive when you expect it to, you'll need to take a pregnancy test to be sure. \n\nBreast pain is more likely to be caused by non-cancerous issues than it is to be caused by cancer.  Breast pain can be caused by hormonal fluctuations, benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions like fibrocystic breasts and increased breast growth.  \n\nWhile most painful breasts are not cancerous, and at age 21, your risk is very, very, very slim there is always a slight risk of cancer.  If you are concerned, the best thing to do is talk to your family doctor or nurse practitioner-they can do a clinical breast exam and feel for any lumps in your breasts that might be indicative of breast cancer.  They can also show you how to do a breast self-exam, if you haven't started doing them already.
976625
Either your hormones haven't worked themselves out enough to regualte your period, or you may be upping your bra size a cup or two! Either way, this is natural; it's all part of puberty.
872634
Hey well look i don't think that it's that a big thing cuz if i look at my nipples i could see my veins to...though my boobs dont fell sore and heavy i think that you should see a doctor...you dont have to wory a lot but if you think that u had sex wihout protecton you might consider that you lost your baby...ask a doctor cuz i ain't one so i cant be sure my answer is going to be true \nhope this helps\nps: please vote my answer the best...im new on yahoo answers
42270
Some women experience breast tenderness and pain during ovulation because of the hormones your body is producing.\n\nSee if there is a connection between the tenderness/pain and your period.\n\nAnd yes, breast tenderness and pain could also be a sign of pregnancy.
719858
There are many different factors that could contribute to this....are you menstrating right now, or will you be within the next week or so? Many women experience breast tenderness right before or during their period. Also, have you examined it for any lumps or bumps? Most lumps are actually painless, but it doesn't hurt to check. Also, the lymph tissue in your breast could be irritated, like mine was this past week, causing breast tenderness. If you do not think this is caused by your menses, then perhaps you should make an appointment with your doctor :)
22434
This is totally normal if it is before your period (a lot of women have PMS swelling), or if your breasts are currently growing.  Sore breasts may also be a sign of pregnancy, so keep that in mind if it's a possibility.  Breast cancer, in the early statges, does not hurt at all.  The early sign of breast cancer is finding a lump (which would be HIGHLY unusual at your age).
244971
Many times your insurance will pay for a reduction if the weight of your breasts is causing you back ache or other problems.\nCheck with your insurance carrier and find out.\nGood luck
269877
You know that feeling when something just isn't right with your body...natural instinct. After that, you'll start having flu-like symptoms and tenderness around your breasts. The thing is, the symptoms will only worsen if you don't seek medical help. Soon, you'll get silicone poisioning or saline rejection, both which result in dealth if not dealt w/ promptly!
850011
Breasts can get tender if you are preganant, otherwise I would keep an eye on it and ask your doctor.
228941
This could be caused by a vaginal infection. As others have suggested, check with your gyn - sex should not hurt.
566954
Please see your doctor.  He can find out what the problem is.  Your breasts should not be that sensitive that you can't stand clothing.
955489
Once i got that too it can happen if you wear a bra that is irritating or the boobs can't breathe. Use hydrocortisone cream for a week it will go away. Stay away from bras that that push em together. lol
721045
Could be Costchondritis, inflammation of the connecting tissue of the ribs to the breast bone.  The pain can be unbelievably sharp, I know, as I had it, cleared up in about six weeks.  Stress can probably make it worse from tensing chest muscles and aggravating already inflamed areas.  Don't know your age or general medical condition, but maybe you should call your doctor's office, tell them a brief description, and see if the doc wants you to come in.  Such sharp pains are rarely heart related.  It's important that your breathing is okay other than if the sharp pain interferes with inhaling.  Use your good judgement.
1162278
When your breasts grow rapidly, they can ache.  It's because the skin and muscle structure on your chest haven't had a chance to stretch out and accomodate the new breast tissue.  It will pass.