My breasts suddenly got bigger and it hurts a bit

To put it simply, if the breasts suddenly become larger and a little painful, it is chest distension and chest pain. There are many reasons for this condition in the chest. We can first understand some physiological reasons. The chest distension and chest pain caused by these factors often do not last very long, such as before menstruation or during pregnancy. If this is the case, there is no need to worry, and it will not have much impact.

1. Breast pain during adolescence: The first type of breast pain usually occurs in women between the ages of 9 and 13. After menarche, the pain will disappear on its own.

2. Premenstrual breast pain: Many women experience premenstrual breast pain. In severe cases, the breasts will feel swollen and painful with just the slightest vibration or collision. It is mainly because the estrogen level in the body increases before menstruation, which causes the interbreast tissue. This breast tenderness will gradually disappear after menstruation.

3. Breast pain during pregnancy: During pregnancy, the placenta and villi secrete a large amount of estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin, which causes the mammary glands to enlarge and cause breast pain. In severe cases, it can last throughout the entire pregnancy. This kind of breast pain is normal and does not require treatment.

4. Postpartum breast pain: Postpartum breast pain is caused by mammary lymph retention, venous distension, interstitial edema and obstruction of mammary ducts. It usually occurs 3 to 7 days after delivery.

5. Breast pain after artificial insemination: If the pregnancy is suddenly interrupted, it will also cause breast pain, because the hormone level in the body drops suddenly, causing the newly developed breasts to suddenly stop growing, causing breast lumps and breast pain.

6. Breast pain after sexual intercourse: Some women may also experience breast pain after sexual intercourse, which is mainly related to the physiological changes in the breasts during sexual intercourse. Women do not need to worry about breast pain in this situation. If the pain does not ease for a long time, or even becomes more severe, or if when touching the breast, a lump with unevenness, unclear edges, and poor mobility is found, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Breast pain in women is not a trivial matter. If you encounter this situation, except for normal reasons that do not require treatment, it may be caused by a disease and you must go to the hospital for treatment. For example, if it hurts when you wear or touch it, it is a pathological condition and you need to seek medical treatment in time.