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Menopause (Expert Forum)
breast discomfort
Answered by
Machelle Seibel, MD - Women's Health, menopause, ReproductiveMedicine
University of Massachusetts Medical School
MA
Questions in the Menopause forum are answered by Dr. Machelle Seibel. Topics covered include menopause issues, depression, hormone replacement therapy , hot flashes, joint or muscle problems, memory problems, mood swings, osteoporosis , sexual problems, skin changes, sleeping problems, vaginal problems, and weight problems.
Doctor's Answer
by Machelle Seibel, MD, Nov 23, 2007 11:33AM
, Nov 23, 2007 11:33AM
During the perimenopause, estrogen levels do increase because the egg that begins to mature does not completely mature. It produces some estrogen. Because it doesn't completely develop, the next egg and the next begin, each time increasing the amount of estrogen produced. There is no ovulation so progesterone does not get produced. So it is common in perimenopause to have increased estrogen and low progesterone. That could be what is causing your breast symptoms. You can discuss this with your doctor, have a breast exam and check blood tests for FSH and prolactin to help sort this out.
Machelle M. Seibel, MD
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