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?
Hi Dear,
I had sex with my husband on the 15th of May and on the 16th of May -20th of May i had my period. I usually have breast tenderness during my period but for the first time i have breast tenderness and feel pain. What could the possible answer to be for my pain?
Hi Jacinta, could just be a change in hormones or ovulation honestly. Have you been doing anything different, medications, weight gain, been sick, etc. Sometimes you feel different one month than the next.
Hello I ovulated 11 days after the first day of my period and I have sore nipples 10 days after ovulation.. Could I be pregnant or just going to start my period.. I got a positive LG surge and had sex the next day.. I had a 31 day cycle last month and am due the 22nd of May today is the 13th of May is that a early sign of pregnancy it’s just my nipples that are sore and mild cramps
Hello Terram, take a pregnancy test to confirm pregnancy.
Hello, My husband and I had sex every other day since my period ended and during my ovulation period and it is 5 or 6 days past ovulation day and my breasts have been extremely sore for 2 days now! My breasts have always gotten a little sore before my period. But NEVER this bad.. could I be pregnant??
Hello CHarlee, yes you could be pregnant. Take a pregnancy test to confirm same.
Hello I had my sex on the 30th of march I saw my period on 16 of April but now am feeling some pains on my breast could I be pregnant?
Hi Fatinah, if you got your period you are generally not pregnant. Was it a regular period? If so then I would say no. Breast soreness could be from PMS or ovulation and the shift in hormones.
pls I had my period 31-2nd April, and had unprotected sex on 6 & 7 of April, since 21 of April, I’ve been having brownish discharge and fullness of breast and tenderness. pls am I pregnant?
Hi Doris, depending on your cycle, your fertile period was the 10th through the 14th of April, so it doesn’t seems that you would have been in your fertile period however how long is your cycle on a regular basis. Have you taken a pregnancy test? If not you should do that and go from there.
I had sex during my ovulation and three days to my period i see my menstration now eleven days after my nipples go sore what could it be?
Hello Nelly, you might be pregnant, if this continues along with other indication then take a pregnancy test.
Hello, I had my period on the 8 April I finished on 11 on 12i started having pain on my breast up till now… Please tell me
Hello Esther, has this ever happened before?
Hi my period is 6 days late and i am experiencing sore breasts on the sides and they feel fuller than usuall no sore nipples though…i also have a very dry mouth and spots appearing more everyday could this be pregnancy or ovulation?
Hi Hayley, have you taken a pregnancy test? I would recommend that.
Hi, I saw my period on 19th of march to 21st of march and a week later I start having breast pain, small pimples, having headache and my body is very hot till now. Does that means am pregnant?
Hello Tonia, this does not necessarily mean you are pregnant.
Hi im karen my ob prescribed me clomid and i started it 2 days after my LMP (LMP March22 2018)..day12 after LMP i had a mild cramps and breast tenderness ..im sure its indication of ovulation..we had sex .. now im in day20 after LMP,still im having a breast tenderness,feeling heavy on my breast,and mild cramps,body malaise,always hungry…u think is it posibble that am i pregnant???.
Hello Karen, take a pregnancy test to confirm if you are pregnant.
Hi I had my period in March 16 end in March 19 I had sex in March 25 and 26, I started to feel pain on my breast on the 28 March.. pregnant or not.. confused.
Hi Fan, based on your fertile period if you have a 28 day cycle, you could be pregnant as that was during your fertile period from March 26th to March 30th. Take a look at the calculator below. I would wait until you miss your period, if you do, to take a test at the earliest. https://womanjunction.com
Hi Daniella, i had sex with my husband whilst i was ovulating between the 30th of March and 2nd of April. Today is the 4th of April and i woke up with a very sore left nipple (painful to touch). Would could this mean?
Hi Ceecee, well, it could be pregnancy symptoms, could be PMS. I would say don’t hold anything concrete that you are or aren’t pregnant, wait until your period is due, and take a test a few days later if you are late. Good luck.
Hello, I started feeling breast tenderness a week after menstruation and it still hasn’t gone. I’m having pimples all over my face too. I had my last menstruation on the 19th of March which ended on the 25th. could it be possible that I’m ovulating again. I’m confused cos it’s been long I even had sex. thanks
Hi Doreen, well you ovulate every month as long as you are getting your period. Have you started or stopped birth control? They can have an affect on your skin as well and how you feel.
I always have sore breast after ovulation but this time is not. could be preg???
Hi Rose, generally tender breasts indicate pregnancy. It’s really not something we can determine based on one symptom. I would recommend if you feel it’s possible to take a pregnancy test if you do miss your period.
I started having pain 2weeks to my period and after the period the pain is still here and my breast is so soft Why?
Hi Nwaodu, if you are saying two weeks prior to your period, yes that could be from ovulation and the change in hormones. I don’t know what you mean by soft breasts? But you should feel back to your form of normal by the time your period ends.
Hi, I had my period on 5th of march and end on 9th of March then i had unprotected sex in the night after my period and two days after that i can feel tenderness from breast. should i worry about pregnancy? pls answer asap.
Hello Babygirl, take a pregnancy test 7 days after a missed period if you suspect you might be pregnant.