It was caused by hormones that are part of the normal pattern of life. The vast majority of breast changes are not breast cancer. Women who have been through menopause and are not taking hormone replacement therapy, or who have had their ovaries removed, no longer have breast changes due to hormonal activity. However, treatments are available for hormonal breast pain from the doctor, if needed. It may be useful to keep a record of breast changes prior to menstruating over a couple of months to see whether there is any pattern to the changes.
Breast pain is a relatively common breast change and is most often linked to hormonal change.
It is seldom an indication of breast cancer, and can be treated in most women. If a woman is concerned about persistent breast pain she should consult her doctor. Fibroadenomas A fibroadenoma is a smooth, firm breast lump made up of fibrous and glandular tissue. As the diagram shows, fibroadenomas are more common in younger women and may become tender in the days before a period or grow bigger during pregnancy. Women have a choice about whether to have their fibroadenoma removed, but it if is monitored and continues to enlarge, it should be removed.