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Feel Pinpricks On Breasts. Taking Birth Control. Relief When Squeezing Nipple
Hi I m 38 yr old on birth control meds ,, so no pregnant, no lactating, (youngest kid is 12 yr old ) my rt breast I feel needle pinching and is really uncomfortable if I squeeze my nipple , I get some relieve .. This started couple weeks ago, No family history of breast cancer as far as I know , other type of cancer yes like colon , lung, stomach
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Hello,
At your age it is always advisable to get regular breast examination done.Your symptoms are not typical of breast cancer.Your symptoms make think more of infection or hormonal issue. In suspicious cases doctor might want to get mammography done.
Doctor will also teach you self breast examination.
Regards.
At your age it is always advisable to get regular breast examination done.Your symptoms are not typical of breast cancer.Your symptoms make think more of infection or hormonal issue. In suspicious cases doctor might want to get mammography done.
Doctor will also teach you self breast examination.
Regards.
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