I have a question/concern...I am wondering if it is normal for my breasts to feel sore/firm/heavier than normal two weeks before my period is supposed to start. I got my period on June 6 and it ended on June 15, which means that I would be getting my period around July 6. I would say that my breasts started to hurt around the 22 or the 23 of June. My breasts normally start to feel sore a week or so before my period starts, which has always been normal for me, so I'm a little concerned since they started feeling sore so early this time. My breasts are sore around the outer edges, and they only hurt when I push down on them or move around/lift my arms up. The area around my nipples definitely seems more stretched out than usual. There is some darkening around this area, but I think they have always looked like that. I have also been having a clear, watery discharge for the past couple of days.
I'm 22 years old and I am not on birth control. The only form of birth control my boyfriend and I use are condoms, and we have never had unprotected sex. We have always, always used a condom. I know that condoms are not always 100% safe so...ugh.
I have been reading some forums on early pregnancy symptoms that have to do with breast soreness and what not, and I have made myself very nervous and scared. Sometimes I feel very paranoid about becoming pregnant since that's that last thing I want right now. I also sometimes feel that having sex isn't worth all this worrying and that if I am not mature enough to handle a pregnancy than I shouldn't even be having sex in the first place. I tend to over-exagerate everything and assume that it's an early pregnancy symptom as opposed to PMS, and this is not the first time that this has happened. This is the only thing I have been able to think about for the past couple of days! It is so distracting/annoying! So, it would be nice to hear someone else's advice or input. Has this ever happened to anyone else?
Thank you for your time and help!
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Hi NoName
Have you taken a pregnancy test? Have you had these symptoms before? The sore breasts part of it is pretty common, but the fluid can be a symptom of pregnancy, although not always. http://www.empowher.com/condition/breast-discharge.
Do you have other symptoms? I suggest you call your health care provider, because in addition to possible pregnancy this could be a hormonal or medical issue. It may be just fine, but it is worth getting checked out. I don't mean to scare you, I just think it is a good idea to be safe.
Please let us know how you do. It will help others. Good luck.
June 29, 2010 - 6:46amThis Comment
I didn't mean a discharge from my breasts, but a vaginal discharge. I should have been more clear about that. I'm sorry! And no, the only symptom that I have right now are sore breasts. Thank you for responding to me, I will let you know what happens.
June 29, 2010 - 9:24amAnd what happen in the end? I'm asking because I'm in a similar situation. thanks
June 1, 2011 - 3:51pmI can honestly relate to your situation .. I contacted my doctor and found out I was 7 1/2 weeks pregnant ..getting in contact with your health care provider is very important! let's us know how ulyou turned out!
July 18, 2011 - 12:23amWell I waited two weeks, and turns out it was false alarm. I still don't know why they were so sore.
July 18, 2011 - 10:39amMaybe you can help me me and my boyfriend have been having unprotected sex for a while and he pulls out b4 cuming and just recently he came inside me that was 2 days ago I'm on birthcontrol and just the last few weeks iv been getting cramps eggs make me wanta run 2 the bathroom I'm also 2 weeks away from my next period and iv spotting but very very little iv been really tired and not very hungery but have been having cravings and having 2 pee a lot it also feels unconfertable 2 lay on my stomach and I'm prety sure I made excuses 4 everything I'm experincing so I won't freak out and won't freak him out he made me take a pregncy test a few days ago but it was so light that we coudnt tell and 2day he tells me my boobs r very firm and I noticed it 2 but I just told myself its cuz I'm on birthcontrol I don't know what I should do go 2 the doc and get my doctors advice or take another pregncy test?
December 8, 2011 - 12:38amI'm having the same symptoms but I really think after doing some research that you were just ovulating. I think I am as well. They've been sore for about 10 days now, and my period is nearing. You ovulate 10-14 days after your period, and your breasts can get sore during this time, as well as you having the vaginal discharge you were talking about. Hope this helps!
August 1, 2011 - 11:16pmJust a quick note, but ovulation really can happen at any time after your period. If you pay attention to cervical mucus, you can determine when that is. I'm just saying that because my cycles have never been regular at all, so charting has been essential.
As for the OP, I've occasionally had sore breasts with higher oestrogen levels (not necessarily around ovulation, but when my body's trying to ovulate, for example). I did have really sore breasts with my first pregnancy. I can't remember ever having sore breasts before menstruation, but that doesn't mean it didn't happen.
August 26, 2011 - 4:14ami am in a similar situation also...little worried to be honest...off the the chemist i go come tomorrow morning...
September 1, 2011 - 2:11pmI'm in the same situation, I have sore breasts & my period is not due till 2 weeks. I had unprotected sex on the 20, but he was sure nothing happened. I am having discharge but other than that, no other symptoms, I really hope its me ovulating. I do not want to be pregnant right now...
December 31, 2011 - 8:26pm