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.
Author
Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Editor
Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor
Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer
Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Updated
November 3, 2007
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Last Updated:
November 03, 2007
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