Many women experience tender breasts at some point in their life. It can be caused by many reasons, the majority being of a hormonal nature. When this happens, the breasts can feel sore when you touch them or when you move around, and they feel heavier and/or fuller. Breast tenderness is one of the signs of pregnancy but can also be an indication that you are ovulating. Further complicating the matter, tender breasts can likewise be a symptom of PMS. Since pregnancy, ovulation and PMS all trigger the release of hormones into the body, all three conditions can affect your
Do Tender Breasts indicate Ovulation or Pregnancy?
Hello, I am usually irregular but the past 6 months I’ve been on a steady (28-35) cycle. The past month in a half I was late due to stress; last month I got it. February 20-27th
Had intercourse every other day for a week (withdrawal method) I woke up with extremely sore breasts. I assumed it’s ovulation but Ive never got it just a week after my last cycle. Usually a week in a half before my period.
I also had the worst cramps yesterday. (tmi sorry) could it just be my cycle getting back on track or could I possibly be pregnant?
Hello Carine, you could be pregnant or this could be PMS. If you are late for 7 days then take a pregnancy test after.
I got married on dec 25 th 2016.I am trying to concieve my first baby for the last 3 months, my last period was on feb 5 th and it lasted for about 5 days. From feb 17 th i am having breast soreness & i feel it full, its really painfull too. Now i am doing my engineering studies so these prickling pain is making be so disturbed i cant even concentrate on my classes. I am also having cramps and backpain too, i am pregnant?, today is my 24 th day of my cycle!
Hi Sandra, Based on the timing the soreness of your breasts could have been due to ovulation because you would have been ovulating during that time frame. I would wait to make a determination with a pregnancy test until you are about a week past your period if you miss it.
Hi,pls I need help, I’ve been trying to conceive. The second day after my ovulation my breast became itchy, sore and are getting fuller day by day and just yesterday I started spotting just few drops of blood and is pinkish and brown is not flowing like my normal period .pls is there any idea of what I could be.
Hi Treasure, since we don’t know when you had your period or when you are expecting it we can only guess. It could be implantation bleeding, or if you are still in your fertile period it could be ovulation spotting. If you were due for your period, take a test after about 7 days.
Hello! I am currently trying to conceive since last year. Recently I was persribed clomid and I’m on my 2nd round of 100mg cycle days 3 – 7. Did not get lucky last month but last period was December 27th until December 31st. I should get my next period here any moment according to my tracking. Though I got a big fat positive opk on February 6th cycle day 16. I’m 10 days past ovulation and my breasts are still sore. Usually they’re only sore during my ovulation the day of and after & before my period.
I took a digital pregnancy test and I received a question mark on the screen what is going on? Never had these things happen to me any month before that we’ve been trying. I also took apart the digital test to look at the actual test strip for the lines and I see a bright pink one and a faint pink one but not very strong. You have any idea what could be going on with me? Any advice helps. Thank you !
Hello Jada, two lines (regardless of how faint) on a pregnancy test indicates that you are pregnant. See your doctor for more thorough assessment (blood test) to confirm pregnancy.
Hey there. I had sex intermittently between the beginning of my current cycle until now (its been about 21 days) and my breasts are sore. I don’t usually feel them until several days before my period, and I’m currently about two weeks away from my next period. My tracker that I’ve used for 4 years indicated that I’m ovulating. Should I be worried about pregnancy?
Hi Sweetfish, I’m wondering how long your normal cycles are, because if you are a regular 28 day cycle you would only have 7 days left according to your 21 days through your cycle already as you stated. If you feel that you could be the only way to know is to take a test if you miss your period.
My cycle varies from month to month, but they usually range between 28-35 days, but lately it’s been upwards of 30-35 days.
I had unprotected sex 5 days after my last period and my breast nipple hurts a lot and I am really scared if I have taken in.
Been having milky substance squirting out of both of my breasts, tenderness and fatigue, had menstruated January 11, 2018 my husband thinks I’m pregnant what is causing this?
Hi Newlyweds
if you just got over your period, even only a few weeks ago, this is most likely not linked to pregnancy. It could also be normal if you have something that is irritating your nipples. If you are squeezing them to cause the discharge, leave them alone a bit as squeezing them can make it worse, however if it is spontaneous, an appointment with a medical professional will be your best bet to ensure that it’s not something more serious.
Hi, on monthly basis I would have tender breast before period. This is first sign Aunt flo will come. However this month is a bit different, the sore/ tender breast is not present. We are trying for a 2nd time, could this be a sign of pregnancy. My first pregnancy tip off is about the same situation. Thank you.
Hi CT,
Every pregnancy is different, but if this is how you noticed your last pregnancy, then maybe you are. I would recommend a pregnancy test after your anticipated start date if you do not get it.
Hello, had sex on cycle 7 which was on 5th and I’m 26 cycle, ovulated 10th-11th and having fuller and not painful breasts, I know it’s too early to test but just wondering if breast fullness after 6-7 days after ovulation is normal or may indicate pregnancy.
Thanks
Hello Racheal, this could be both signs and symptoms of PMS or pregnancy.
I had my period Dec 20 2017, and ovulated on 1st of Jan 2018, since 31st up till 12th of January am having a swollen breast and tender nipples. What does this mean?
Hi Ilori, this could be as a result of PMS.
Mistake in d questions I meant 1st of January to 15th of January 2018
Hey I had sex continuously from the 7th day of period till 15 days and my period is on 6th january bt till today 11th january i am not getting my period but some time i am like I’m pregnant but at the same time i realize the symptoms of period like stomach pain, pain in breasts what is really happening? Plz tell me
Hi Biju, if you are concerned, take a pregnancy test. Period symptoms and pregnancy symptoms do tend to overlap a bit.
I have breast pain from last 2 days before 15 days of my periods and i’m trying to conceive. Right now i’m so much confuse why it may occure.
Please help me to find out the reason.
Hello Reet, please read the below link with information on this: https://womanjunction.com/tender-breasts-and-pain-should-you-be-worried/
I had sex unprotected sex after 3 days of finished period and took ipill the next evening can I be still pregnant plus I have some pain in my breasts what could be the reason for this please tell asap
Hello Malvika, this should be your safe period even though a small likelihood still exists. The pain in your breast could be as a result of many things including hormonal changes.
I menstruated on the 7th of November, had unprotected sex throughout my fertile window, am having blood come out since last night 28th that’s 22 day of my circle, I have been having tender breast for the past 5 days. Menstruation is due on 4th of December.
I really don’t know what’s happening if it’s period or implantation bleeding, it’s confusing as I have never had earlier period. Period cycle had been constant 27 days cycle
Hello Precious, the best thing to do in your case is to see if your period will come. If it does not come even after 7 days then take a pregnancy test.
I had unprotected sex on 14 of October and took MAP 17 hours later. I had my period on the 21 October which was weak for the first 2 days and then became heavier for 3 days. 6 days after my period I started to have breast tenderness something that is new to me. Does that mean I’m pregnant?
Hello Welly, if the next menstrual period is late then take a pregnancy test 7 days after to determine if you might be pregnant.
I started having irregular periods and then spotting for days then starting my period again The end of June I had a regular cycle and I didn’t spot after dayss went by and I had unprotected sex on the 6th of July and on the 22nd day my breast started to feeling sore and hurt and I had hot flashes and wake up in sweat and had lower back pain just days after having sex and I spotted blood when I wiped one day and then it was gone is it possible I could be pregnant?
Hi there Kele, please take a pregnancy one week after a missed period.