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.
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Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
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Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Revised
January 20, 2010
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