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What causes breast tenderness?
I am 42 years old and I still experience intense breast tenderness before my monthly periods each time. I have been having this since i was a teenager. What are the different breast tenderness causes? what is the reason behind this symptom each month? do i have breast cancer?
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This occurs due to hormonal pre menstrual influence on breast tissue..no concerns.
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