Is It Normal To Have Tender Nipples Post Hysteroscopy And D&C For Polyp Removal?

Posted on Thu, 9 Jan 2014

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Question : I had hysteroscopy and D&C on Dec. 23. to remove polyps. Today my nipples are tender to the touch. not the aerola just the nipples. What can be the reasoning for this?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer: DETAILED BELOW Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Basically there is no corelation between the procedure you had and the nipple tenderness. Please mention your age and menstrual status also. Nipple tenderness could be hormonal, it is physiological at some stages of life, such as premenstrually, during your periods, pregnancy, post an abortion , during ovulation sometimes. It can also occur due to cold weather. The fabric of your bra, if it is a tight fitting underwired one, can chronically irritate the nipple leading to tenderness. Overstimulation during masturbation or intercourse can sometimes lead to minor residual tenderness. Do not worry much about it. It would pass of in a few days by itself. Just wear a comfortable bra and layer yourself if it is cold. If the pain persists / increases or there is a lump / discharge from the nipple, you need to see your doctor. All the best. Please feel free to ask for further clarifications.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (15 minutes later)

my age is 43 the Dr. did a D&C and told me i should no longer have a period.

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer: DETAILED BELOW Detailed Answer: Well, you could be undergoing peri menopausal changes, hence the nipple tenderness - as I said, it is hormonally related.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar