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Full and soar breasts
I have been off the Depo shot since may 2011. Have taken 3 pg tests-negative. My period has not returned & I know it will take a while to return. But my breast feel fuller and sometimes get soar. Is it because it may be around the time of my menstral?? I've gone up in bra size and they still feel tight on me??
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
If you stop getting Depo-Provera injections, your period usually returns within 3 to 10 months but sometimes it may take 12-18 mths. In your case, this soreness can be due to hormonal changes due to depo shots.
However other important causes are fibrocystic breast disease,ductal ectasia, mastitis(inflammation of breasts),galactoceles,benign and malignant pathologies of breasts, referred pain from liver or musculoskeletal system,arthritis of the ribs, costsochondritis and inflammation or sprain of pectoralis muscle.
I feel that an examination by a gynecologist will be the best if the symptoms persist for long. Till that time, apply some warm compresses on the breasts and take some over the counter pain reliever(analgesic) like ibuprofen or diclofenac.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
If you stop getting Depo-Provera injections, your period usually returns within 3 to 10 months but sometimes it may take 12-18 mths. In your case, this soreness can be due to hormonal changes due to depo shots.
However other important causes are fibrocystic breast disease,ductal ectasia, mastitis(inflammation of breasts),galactoceles,benign and malignant pathologies of breasts, referred pain from liver or musculoskeletal system,arthritis of the ribs, costsochondritis and inflammation or sprain of pectoralis muscle.
I feel that an examination by a gynecologist will be the best if the symptoms persist for long. Till that time, apply some warm compresses on the breasts and take some over the counter pain reliever(analgesic) like ibuprofen or diclofenac.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
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