Mastalgia

Mastalgia

Mastalgia is severe breast pain that may come and go with monthly periods (cyclical) or may not follow any pattern (noncyclical). Breast pain can get worse with changes in a woman's hormone levels and may be affected by stress.

Current as of: November 27, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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