Question: Why do my breast become painful when I am close to my periods?

Answer:

Menstrual cycle is caused by the interaction of several hormones in the body. These hormones also affect the breast tissue in addition to the endometrium. The breast tissue also undergoes cyclical changes through the menstrual cycle.

These changes include increase and decrease in size of the tissue as well as other changes in the cells.

The breast tissue of some individuals is more sensitive to the effects of these hormones than others. You may be highly sensitive to the effect of these hormones. This is probably why you have painful breasts around your periods.

However, you should not ignore your symptoms. You should consult your doctor who can examine you to make sure that there is no other problem. Once that is confirmed, they can probably prescribe some appropriate treatment to help decrease the pain.