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?
I always have a normal period.. I got my period on the 27Jan to Feb.2.. the 27 of Feb to march 02 . And I have been expecting my period the 27 of march and up to current date I haven’t seen it… I always have unprotected sex with my boyfriend… I’ve been experiencing sore nipples and cramps, like period cramps.. I’m frustrated and don’t know what to do or say to my boyfriend.. Please help !! Could I be pregnant??
Hi Yanique, with unprotected sex there is always a chance of pregnancy. Until you are trying, always use a condom. For now, if you don’t get your period by 6th March, please take a test.
Hi I’m 39 years old and told I have low egg levels and high FSH. My cycle started March 10th and was unusually heavy.. heavier than it’s been in years, if ever. I had an ultrasound and they say everything is normal. I started ttc on March 18th ( my app says I was fertile from the 16th-25th). My breasts are a bit fuller and are/were tender for this last week or so. I was nauseous a few nights ago, I have a stuffy nose without cold symptoms, and I may be imagining that I am pregnant. I’m ust concerned that this tenderness is fading or simply just from ovulation or pms. I believe it’s too soon to test urine hCG, but I’ve been testing anyway since I have these “symptoms”. What do you think? Is this in my imagination to be feeling pregnancy symptoms? Next serious question is: If my egg was fertilized, but implantation did not or cannot take place, could I now be having decreased pregnancy symptoms as opposed to a few days ago? Breasts are slightly less tender. Thanks in advance for your opinion!!
I was on the depo shot for 5 n half yrs. Been off the shot for a yr n months now. Period came on March 8th recently. Had sex on the 14th period went off later that day my breast are sore n tender. They been sore like this today 23rd n 22nd of March they normally would get sore n tender like right when my period is abt to come on I had a period n it’s after the fact ok u get the picture
Hi, sorry I am not able to understand. Can you please clear the situation? Did you get period on 8th or 14th?
My period started on the 8th of March.
Hi, now that I am actively TTC I am more in tune with my body. I notice that after I ovulate the sides and front of my breast a sore. Is this normal? I read somewhere that this happens to women with low progesterone. What can I do?
hie…..i had my last period on the 26th of February and now Ive started to feel uncomfortable and breast pains i already used a pregnant test but it tested negative so what could be the problem
Hi Sandra, what’s the average number of days in your cycle?
advice, my periods have always been 6-7 day meedium to heavy flow, my partner and i started ttc about 6months ago, 3 months ago my periods suddenly changed, they turned into light spotting I day periods, this has happened for the last 3 months, the 3rd month just gone i have been getting mostly right sometimes left pelvic aches that travel down to my groind area, these havnt really gone away and usually get worse with walking or being active, also my sore breasts havnt really gone away this month and they feel heavier and usual, and ive been very bloated this month, ive taken pregnancey tests but all come back negitive, ive been to the doctor last week, and they said it normal for periods to change and they wernt too concerned about the ache in my pelvic area, i feel like i could be pregnant ive never experienced this with my body before,
Hi Chrissy, I would suggest going to a professional, but you have already done that. What did the doctor say about the pelvic area pain?
Hi! Can I be pregnant? My period was 3rd to 8th of March, I had sex on the 14th and I noticed pain at the sides of breasts on the 18th. I am really scared!!!
Hello Matilda. If you miss your next period you should take a test and talk to your doctor if you are still concerned. Best wishes.
I saw ma mess on 3rd march 16 and it ended on 6. On 15 March I use ovulation predictor test and I found out am ovulating.bt ma breast started pain in and being heavy since 14,15,16,17,18 of march and am scared. Wat should do. Pls help
Hi, pain and heaviness may be due to both ovulation and pregnancy. If the pain or soreness was on the sides of your breasts, it’s more likely ovulation pain only.
My first day of my last period was on February 8th, 2016. When I went to the doctor on March 3, she told me that I was about to ovulate. I had sex on March 5th, 2016. My period before that started around January 5th, 2016. I haven’t started my period yet, but took a pregnancy test around March 15th, and it was negative. Should I wait to take another pregnancy test?
Hi Rhonda. Yes you should wait and take another test. If you are still concerned you should talk to your doctor.
Ella i think you have to see a doctor right away. cause i was feeling the same you do and i didn’t go to the doctor and i had a miscarriage and now i have tender breasts, swollen, sore and my nipple is getting big and sore. i think I’m pregnant again
Well my doctor wants to put me on birth control pills to help regulate me, but Im feeling that I am ovulating now my nipples keep erecting they now have white spots and I’m having alot of cm, can I be ovulating or no should I start the pill?
Yes they are common symptoms of ovulation and you might be ovulating. Share your symptoms with your doctor and then take the decision. All the best!
Hi my tubes are clamped and can be reversed. Last month on the 28th i went too the emergency room because i have a mass in my stomach and hant seen a doctor for it yet,well they did a urine and blood. Test and tell me that both of them were positive and my hcg level was 500. I miscarried and on the first my hcg level was 200, now im experiencing very tender and very sensitive nipples im so ???? confused my tubal was done 12-2010 plz help help myself i go to the obgyn Tue. Could i be pregnant again already b/c i do have sex every day with my husband 2,3 times a day…… Celia
Hi Celia, I would see a professional for this. All the best!
My last menses was on the 23rd feb, 16 and ended 27th feb, 16. i had sex 4th, 5th and last 6th march and i took a contraceptive on the last day in the evening. But i feel dizzy and my breast is also heavy.
Hi Ella, if you miss your period in March, then take a pregnancy test. Dizziness and heavy breasts may be because of other reasons too.
I had my period on the 5th of February and I had sex on the 23rd of February. I haven’t seen my period this month (March). Can it be that I am pregnant?
I had my period on 13-17 of February and had sex on the 22nd of February. I want to know if I was safe on the 22nd when I had sex. It’s a week to my period for the month of March and I’m having breast tenderness and abdominal and waist pain. Is there a possibility of me being pregnant?
The chances of you being pregnant would be low. You’re likely experiencing PMS since your period is near.
Hi, this might be a silly question but I had my period from 16-19 of February. On the 19th, I made up with my boyfriend, no major action or penetration just rubbing contact. I usually have tenderness before each period and I am very regular. I started to have breast tenderness since the day before ovulation and it’s been a little more sore and fuller than usual. I don’t know if the stress is a contributor but I am very sore and doubt I get sore for so long before my period. Could there be a chance of pregnancy?
If there was no penetration or ejaculation then you should not worry about being pregnant.
I am confused. I had my last period on 31st Jan and had sex on 13th Feb. My next period was due for 27th Feb but it has not started until now and I’m not having any symptoms only that my nipples that were painful say three days to my due date and lasted until 4th March and has stopped. I am so afraid to take a home test as I have been trying to get pregnant for the past six years. Please, is there anyone experiencing what am going through pls can you reply me on my email.