Hi,
I am 44 years old in perimenopause (I think). My menstrual cycles used to be 28 days spot on, but now, they are around 23 days in length. Every month right after ovulation, I have tender breasts, usually on both sides right up until the first or second day of my next cycle, which I understand to be a normal PMS symptom. However, last month, I didn't have this usual breast tenderness. Instead, only my right breast has been tender on the outer side just when I wake up in the morning. It is also tender to the touch in that area. Once I'm up and get moving around, the tenderness goes away almost immediately, so I do not experience this throughout the day, only morning in bed on the one side only (outer edge). And it didn't alleviate when my period started. I am now on day 5 of my cycle and still had the tenderness this morning. I have not had a mammogram yet, but should get one done. I do self-examinations, and have no detected any lumps that I can feel.
Is this something that is common in perimenopause, or something you are familiar with?
Thank you in advance,
Pam