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Breast Tenderness

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THE CAUSE

The rush of hormones and all the water retention can make your breasts feel swollen. You’d think a sudden boost in cup size would be a good thing, but it’s so not—it can make your girls super-sensitive. Especially if you have to run the mile in gym class…

THE CURE

“Sometimes the tenderness is just from bloating,” Dr. Larissa Hirsch, a medical expert for TeensHealth.org, says, so keep on guzzling water. Ibuprofen can soothe the swelling, and upping your calcium can help here, too—so snack on low-fat cheese and yogurt.

BY ANDREA T. ON 9/10/2009 8:00:00 AM 73 COMMENTS

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mod mod mod theres a hard spot on my breast is that normal or should i see a docter. im too embarest to ask any body else!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey girl! It's probably nothing, especially since your breasts are still developing. But if it hurts or you are really worried about it, ask your mom (my mom always puts my worries at ease) If she thinks its serious, she'll schedule a doc appt for you!

xoxo

Liz

Liz L.

bloomofdoom on 11/11/2009 3:11:00 AM

ModMOD MOD my breasts hurt could it just be from puberty or that i am getting my period
P.s. I am almost 14

Hey babe,

That's more likely to be a sign that you're getting your period.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

valentina12 on 11/6/2009 7:36:25 PM

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ill wake up in the middle of the night just because my breast hit a pillow and little awhile after i wake up itll go away is there a reason for this?

Hey babe, you're prob just waking up when you toss and turn, which is normal and natural when you sleep. I wouldn't worry about it.

katelin s.

alennia on 11/5/2009 9:14:26 PM

sometimes ill wake up in the middle of the night just because my breast hit a pillow and then a little while after i wake up itll go away is there a reason for that.

alennia on 11/5/2009 9:08:32 PM

My breasts are starting to hurt is that a sign of a period?

hdlouhy on 11/2/2009 1:31:08 PM

umi have boobs but they are not big and i have hair down thier and i have been getting cramps is that a sight that i might get it and if i do does it hurt

98cheerchick98 on 10/15/2009 4:03:24 PM

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Can you get your period before your breasts develop?? Mine are compleatly flat, but I am breaking out a lot, I am 94 lbs and have hair down there. My mom got hers when she was in 6th or 7th grade and I am in 8th. She keeps telling me that I will probably get it soon but I'm doubtful. I'm a dancer and am pretty athletic.

Hey babe,

Yes, it's possible. Everyone develops at different times, after all.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

LuckyDucky14 on 10/14/2009 5:03:12 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD I haven't gotten my period yet but I have been crying for Jo reason, had a big increase in discharge, and my boobs hurt ALOT am I getting my period

Hey girly, yup sounds like your period is on its way, so stay prepared with some handy pads and meds. And remember chica, your period will come when the time is right for you, so just wait, Aunt Flow will visit when she's ready.

Lynae P.

purplekitten7 on 10/9/2009 9:08:19 PM

1. say your name 10 times.
2. say your mom's name 5 times.
3. say your crush's name 3 times.
4. post this in 4 other spots and you crush will kiss you the nearest Friday.

bobbert1230 on 10/9/2009 4:11:30 PM

*MOD*MOD*MOD* ive been noticing strech marks on my breasts lately!!! is it normal to have them there?!?

Hey, yes, this is normal and many girls have them. Use cocoa butter to diminish them a bit.

katelin s.

polkadot66 on 10/8/2009 11:32:05 PM

i dont have my period but my boobs hav been sore l8ly

absf on 10/6/2009 8:36:15 PM

mine hurt before i got my period

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bruinsgirl38 on 10/5/2009 8:56:20 PM

MOD! This happens to me but i don't have my period yet. Is it cause theyre growing instead? I am 11 so i dont have a lot of breast development but i have some.

Hey girl, it's totes natural for your body to grow before you have your period. Give it time and just focus taking care of you. Your monthly and everthin' else will all come in time!

xoxo

Alyssa B.

furuba97 on 10/1/2009 4:37:55 PM

omg omg omg my boobs really need a massage! if only my gf was home

dance1349 on 9/30/2009 4:29:35 PM

yeah thats happened before! I hate it BUT now i know the "cure" :-D

bargainbuyer2 on 9/29/2009 5:13:06 PM

Thx this relly helps im running the mile in octiber and i do fell tender thx a gillion u guys rock

icecreambaby98 on 9/24/2009 8:25:25 PM

i hateee wen mine hurrttt.

chocolatelover13 on 9/19/2009 8:01:14 AM

That hasn't happened to me. :o Yipes!

xodevin on 9/18/2009 5:09:15 PM

Hmm that's never happened to me beforeee

sparky4me on 9/16/2009 4:30:51 PM

OMG that happens 2 me!!

volleyballgirl102 on 9/15/2009 9:15:44 PM

My breasts are really tender and swollen too! Like if I run into something, even if it's really lightly, it hurts so bad!!! it's kinda funny, my fam looks at me like i'm an idiot when i do that! cuz i like barely run into something, and normally it wouldn't hurt, and I'm all like OWWW!!! It stinks.

daffyduck324 on 9/15/2009 10:56:07 AM

ok so i turned 13 about 4 months ago and i havent gotten my period yet. my mom got her period when she turned 12 and my big sis got her period like 2 months after she turned 12. y havent i gotten mine yet???

Hey babe! Don't worry, everyones bodies mature differently! A lot of people I know didn't get theirs til they were 14. You're normal!

Megan R.

summervu1927 on 9/12/2009 3:54:06 AM

ditto

scelf99 on 9/11/2009 6:29:38 PM

Nothing like the wonders of going through puberty. It happens to all of us, or most of us but some do get it worse than others. I hate when mine get tender just when simple touching them can be weird feeling.

luckykel on 9/10/2009 8:31:28 PM

OMG!! D:
i am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sore right now in the boob area because of stupid pms!!!
anywho...........

hey girlies!!!!!!!
whats up??
i am looking for people to comment on my pro and i you do i will def comment on yours!
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edgypunkrockerchick on 8/30/2009 5:06:49 PM

ok that makes me feel better cuz yesterday my boobs felt a little too big for my bra but they are normal size today.

Mod!
ok so ive had my period for like 2 1/2 years, and i havent grown since....do girls still grow after they get their period? my doctor said girls usually stop growing about a year after they get their period but she also said i was supposed to be 5'9 and im only 5'4.

eki_dancer13 on 8/20/2009 3:49:02 PM

My breasts get sore right around the day I start my period. The tenderness goes away after like a day, though, so it's not a big deal.

supersingershannon on 7/21/2009 10:54:42 AM

Me and my two freinds have not started our period yet, and our boobs hurt... are we gonna start our period soon??

livvilou on 7/7/2009 8:48:24 PM

thx but is it healthier for u 2

jellybean2010 on 6/27/2009 10:09:39 PM

hey i no this is kinda weird but do u have to shave "down there"

Some girls do and some do not. It's up to you really.

katelin s.

jellybean2010 on 6/27/2009 9:52:44 PM

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ok this is kinda embarassing but i get discharge u know where. ok i guess its not that weird
but the discharge like clumps up in my down there hair anytime i go to the bathroom i have to pick it out. how can i make it stop??

Hey babe,

If this is healthy discharge, there isn't really a way to make it stop. You can wear panty liners to keep your underwear clean or keep your hair trimmed to prevent it from getting stuck, but that's about it. If, however, this is an unhealthy discharge, it can probably be fixed. Explain the situation to your doctor the next time you see him/her and see what a professional has to say!

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

kirsty-la on 6/22/2009 4:34:17 PM

i get that when I have my period it hurts soooo bad! It's as bad as cramps for me

orange_lover09 on 6/16/2009 10:00:59 PM

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My chest is always tender like this. Constantly, especially if I get hit in the boobs with anything, even a pillow. Is this normal??

Hey girl, when you're still developing it's totally normal that your breasts are very tender. There is no need to sweat. <3 Jeannie

Jeannie L.

cartwheeler16 on 6/10/2009 2:55:22 PM

MODMODMODMOD hi. i got my period yesterday and today(first btw) and i dont know if i dont get it then if i want to wear a pad cuz, there might be a day i dont get it specially since it isnt RegulaR. if i dont wear a pad and it comes, then yyyeah. what do i do

Since you period is irregular and you can have spotting I would be sure to wear a pad throughout the entire week. If by the end of the week you haven't gotten your period for a couple days, that is when you can stop wearing the pad!

Brooke E.

obamafan1-29-2009 on 6/10/2009 10:48:42 AM

i have the same problem it sucks

zoe99 on 6/6/2009 10:32:57 PM

mod! mod!
i have a male doc! how do i tell my moma that i want a new doc! cuz talking to a male bout that so totally not happen! it's kinda creepy because they act really weird! please help please! thanks!

Hey Babes, Why not find out if there is a a female doc at the same office? A lot of the time docs share office space. If not, maybe your male doc can refer you to a female doc- lotsa girls would rather have someone who its easier to chat with. xo Annemarie

Annemarie D.

huntinsistah12 on 6/5/2009 6:16:02 PM

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what does menstural mean

The menstrual cycle is your period. -lauren

Lauren H.

breapierce614 on 5/31/2009 1:03:51 PM

MOD! My breats are tender and hurt a lot. Whats up with that?

Hey Girl, sounds like they might be growing, or your just going through puberty. *Cara T*

Cara T.

summergal97 on 5/30/2009 1:43:41 PM

MOD! All of the things they say to expect when you get your period is happening to me except I still haven't gotten it yet. I'm 12 and a lot of my friends have gotten it. I literally have gotten everything! What's wrong with me?

Hey Girl, hang in there, im sure you will get it soon then. *Cara T*

Cara T.

summergal97 on 5/30/2009 1:41:32 PM

MOD
why do i get lower back cramps and discharge a lot.

Hey girl,

Yikes! You should probs talk to your doctor ASAP in case you have an infection! Good luck girl, and stay healthy!

~Alexa

alexa e.

breapierce614 on 5/28/2009 5:02:56 PM

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thx for the advice

breapierce614 on 5/28/2009 4:58:09 PM

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what does discharge mean
plz help thxs.

Hey babe, check this article out: http://www.girlslife.com/post/2008/08/01/The-Deal-with-Discharge.aspx

katelin s.

breapierce614 on 5/27/2009 5:46:18 PM

MOD i have hair down on my __________ does that mean that mine is coming soon.
one more thing is i'm always sad and my body aches every day.
what should i do plz help.

Hey babe, it just means you're going through puberty so it could be coming soon but there's no way to tell just when. Talk about your feelings to a friend and make sure you get plenty of sleep! Talk to a doc about the pains though.

katelin s.

breapierce614 on 5/27/2009 5:42:39 PM

I don't even have mine yet and mine get sour. is that a sign

rockhard8400 on 5/23/2009 10:51:11 AM

My PMS:
-breast tenderness
-lower back pains
-cramps
-moodiness
-and wierd food cravings
yea. i know i got a lot of pms but i guess its normal? i only started like 5 months ago and its pretty annoying. the boys are so inmature and dont get why you are sad or happy or mad all day when they dont know that your on your period. and they also look for stuff in girls backpacks! stupid dudes.

lovya14 on 5/17/2009 8:07:06 PM

okay i have sore bobos sometimnes to i have to hold them when i walk down the stairs or it feels like someones pulling them owwwww lol

lovethatdog10 on 5/13/2009 3:44:04 PM

oh btw she is a nurse lol

sarah.sjworm on 5/10/2009 10:34:23 AM

thankd lauren lol i was about to call u jess sry lol

sarah.sjworm on 5/9/2009 7:39:35 PM

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ok so umm this is kind of embarassing (idk how to spell that lol) but umm i have been having discharge and well i have hair "down there" and my underarms are really hairy i shave them though and my legs rnt hairy though lol and i have been having cramps lately and i am 11 will i have my period soon??

There's no way to know when you'll get it. But you probably will within the next few years. -lauren

Lauren H.

sarah.sjworm on 5/9/2009 7:16:20 PM