Mastalgia

By Jan Nissl, RN, BS

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Mastalgia is severe breast pain that may come and go with monthly periods (cyclical) or may not follow any pattern (noncyclical). Breast pain can get worse with changes in a woman's hormone levels and may be affected by stress.

Author:Jan Nissl, RN, BS

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Last Updated: 11/03/2007

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