Nipple tenderness can be a precursor to pregnancy, but nipple tenderness does not necessarily mean pregnancy, but can also be seen before menstruation or in certain breast diseases.
1. Pre-menstrual nipple pain: nipple tenderness can occur before menstruation due to increased estrogen levels, mammary gland hyperplasia, cellular edema, and enlargement.
2. Mammary hyperplasia nipple pain: the pain can radiate to the surrounding area, often affected by menstruation and emotions, and the hard lumps of varying sizes and unclear edges can be detected on breast palpation.
3. Nipple pain disease: nipple pain disease manifests as swelling, hidden pain or tingling, the pain can radiate to the shoulder, armpit and upper limbs.
In addition, nipple swelling and pain is not only limited to pregnancy, but also can be seen in other breast diseases, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to check the cause of the disease and follow the doctor’s instructions to deal with the treatment.