What causes itchy nipples and breast pain?

Itchy nipples and breast pain may be caused by the inappropriate bra you wear. In order to avoid this phenomenon, you must wear a close-fitting and comfortable bra. Choosing a pair of suitable bras is a very necessary measure to protect women's breasts. Never take it lightly. The bra you wear must not make you feel depressed, and the bra straps should not be too loose or too tight. Below are some common causes of itchy and sore nipples.

The earliest breast pain in girls usually occurs between the ages of 9 and 13. At this time, girls' breasts begin to develop, with the nipples first bulging and a slight swelling and pain. After menarche, it will disappear on its own as the breasts mature during puberty. Many women experience breast fullness, hardness, and tenderness during menstruation. In severe cases, the breasts may become swollen and painful even with the slightest vibration or collision, and the original granules or nodules may become more obvious. This is caused by increased estrogen levels in the body before menstruation, breast hyperplasia, and edema of the breast interstitial tissue. After the menstrual period, the above changes disappear.

Some women experience breast pain around 40 days of pregnancy due to changes in estrogen levels in the body, which causes breast hyperplasia and breast enlargement. In severe cases, the pain may last throughout the pregnancy and does not require treatment. Breast swelling, lumps and pain often occur 3 to 7 days after delivery. This is mainly caused by breast lymph retention, venous congestion, interstitial edema and obstruction of mammary ducts. Prevention and treatment methods: Mothers should breastfeed as soon as possible; if there are nodules, apply hot compresses and massage the nodules before breastfeeding; you can also use a breast pump to draw out milk to promote patency of the mammary ducts.

This is an introduction to the causes of itchy and painful nipples. In addition, you should also note that some common diseases can also cause itchy and painful nipples. For example, lobular hyperplasia of the breast is one of the causes of breast pain. At this time, the breasts will feel swollen and uncomfortable, which is often caused by the disharmony of female friends' sexual life, which affects the ovarian function.