Painful, tender or sore breasts/ nipples- causes, risk factors and solutions
Painful or tender breasts will occur in many women at some point in their lives – up to 70%. Sore breasts are a common problem if you suffer from PMS but you may also suffer from breast pain and swollen, lumpy breasts from other causes. Causes of breast pain and swollen nipples Ultimately, what actually [...]
Alternative remedies for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome can be very uncomfortable for many women, some more than others. There are several alternative remedies and treatments for PMS. Research has found some of them to be effective and others less so. Acupuncture for PMS Some women have gotten some relief from lower abdominal pain after having acupuncture. Reflexology is a variation [...]
Remedies for PMS
Finding remedies for PMS (also known as premenstrual tension (PMT) can be as difficult as making the diagnosis in the first place. There are some general changes you can make to your lifestyle that can make a big difference and help to ease symptoms of PMS. General remedies for PMS symptoms There are several measures [...]
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) – Sore breasts, sore nipples and more
Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS ,also known as premenstrual tension (PMT) affects about 80% of women, with 10% having severe PMS that has a significant effect on their day to day lives. What is PMS? PMS is used to describe a range of symptoms that occur in women after ovulation and usually ends when menstruation starts. What [...]
Sore breasts and sore nipples – post-ovulation, pregnant, perimenopause or menopause?
What causes sore nipples and breasts? Sore nipples and/or sore breasts are something you may experience at various times in your reproductive cycle (don’t be frightened off by the big words!). They can mean various things depending on what’s going on in your body at that time. So let’s talk about what sore nipples and [...]
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