Breast pain, back pain, abdominal pain, what's going on?

Breast tenderness, backache, and abdominal pain may be related to a woman's menstrual cycle, hormone fluctuations, early pregnancy symptoms, or certain health problems. If the symptoms continue to worsen or affect your daily life, please see a doctor as soon as possible.

Women go through a variety of reproductive and hormonal changes throughout their lives, often accompanied by physical signs. Breast tenderness may be a response of the breasts to hormonal changes, while backache and abdominal pain may be related to tension or inflammation in the pelvic area.

If this happens before or after menstruation, it may be caused by premenstrual syndrome. Due to changes in estrogen and progesterone levels, breast tissue temporarily swells, causing distension and pain. At the same time, the uterus works to discharge menstrual blood, which is more likely to stimulate the neural network in the pelvic area, manifesting as back pain and abdominal pain. If the symptoms are obvious during ovulation, it may be related to the slight involvement of the ovaries when ovulating. Similar feelings may also occur in early pregnancy, when embryo implantation and hormone surges can cause breast sensitivity and mild abdominal discomfort. However, if accompanied by severe pain or abnormal secretions, you should be alert to diseases such as pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis or breast hyperplasia.

To better relieve the discomfort, you can try hot compresses or use warming patches, especially on the waist and abdomen, which can help improve local blood circulation. Reducing caffeinated beverages and high-salt foods in your diet and increasing foods rich in vitamin B6 and magnesium may help. If you suspect premenstrual syndrome, you can consider using teas containing fennel, red dates, etc. If the symptoms persist or are accompanied by abnormal signs, such as breast lumps, secretions, and obvious lower abdominal pain, be sure to seek medical attention in time to investigate the cause.