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Anyone experienced nipple soreness post menopause?

Posted by margaret902 @margaret902, Sep 23, 2012

I am 58, post menopausal. Within about the last week my nipples have become tender, similar to how it used to feel before or on my period. They also are more flat, and the aereola is less pink than normal. They used to change with temperature, but now seem to be more flattened out in general. I don't feel sick otherwise, and am not on any medications. Anyone out there who has experienced this kind of change or tenderness?

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Dee Chase | @deechase | Jan 24, 2022
In reply to @indigolady23 "Hi everyone, I am having this happen too. I've been wonderfully postmenopausal for five years. Now,..." + (show)
@indigolady23

Hi everyone,
I am having this happen too. I've been wonderfully postmenopausal for five years. Now, I feel like I am about to start my period! My nipples are super sore (no breast tenderness though), fatigued, HUNGRY, mild tightening in my lower stomach...all the symptoms I don't miss! What is going on? The only change in my life is that I had Covid a little over a month ago. Covid wasn't terrible at all, but I do wonder if it is impacting our hormones (as many of you have also suggested). Totally confused but I hope this goes away soon. I don't miss it!

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I have had these exact same symptoms that you described minus having COVID. I have been vaccinated completely, including booster, and am 4 years postmenopausal (age 51). The only difference is that I am on anastrozole (estrogen blocker) to prevent return of my breast cancer diagnosed last July. It certainly is strange that we have such similar symptoms. I attributed it to the anastrozole but maybe it's something different. I have no clue.

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Jan 24, 2022
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@rhiannon106

Yes I think so. I worked with Public Health for many years so I have a good relationship with my doctor.

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I'm happy to hear this!

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lou43 | @lou43 | Jan 28, 2022
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@nolano

I just jumped online to learn more about this as I’m experiencing the same. I’m 57 and 4 years post-menopausal with no other issues or medications.

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I am experiencing nipple soreness as well. It started about 3 months ago. I’m 57, 4 years post menopause, complete hysterectomy 1 year ago, normal mammograms every six months, dense breasts, normal breast ultrasound, and normal breast MRI about 6 months ago. Went to see my breast surgeon and nothing abnormal found on breast exam. I was advised to continue with monthly self-breast exams, routine mammograms and yearly MRIs due to high risk for developing breast cancer.

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lindes | @lindes | Jan 29, 2022
In reply to @lou43 "I am experiencing nipple soreness as well. It started about 3 months ago. I’m 57, 4..." + (show)
@lou43

I am experiencing nipple soreness as well. It started about 3 months ago. I’m 57, 4 years post menopause, complete hysterectomy 1 year ago, normal mammograms every six months, dense breasts, normal breast ultrasound, and normal breast MRI about 6 months ago. Went to see my breast surgeon and nothing abnormal found on breast exam. I was advised to continue with monthly self-breast exams, routine mammograms and yearly MRIs due to high risk for developing breast cancer.

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What caused your doctors concern about possible breast cancer? I have very dense breast tissue, and get an annual 3D mammogram, but no extra MRI. The Mayo clinic in Rochester, MN, is handling this.

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lou43 | @lou43 | Jan 30, 2022
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@lindes

What caused your doctors concern about possible breast cancer? I have very dense breast tissue, and get an annual 3D mammogram, but no extra MRI. The Mayo clinic in Rochester, MN, is handling this.

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My gynecologist recommended a breast cancer risk assessment due to my family history (sister and maternal aunt with past history of breast cancer - both are breast cancer survivors). The results of that assessment showed that I am high risk of developing breast cancer within the next 5 years, and that’s why the yearly MRIs are being done. Also, with dense breasts, the routine mammograms may not pick it up if it occurs. The symptom of sore nipples does not seem to be a concern to the breast surgeon as there is no discharge, no dimpling, no inverted nipple, etc. It only concerns me because it is a new symptom that has developed this year.

After reading these posts, I’m thinking this is most likely due to post-menopausal hormone changes.

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lindes | @lindes | Jan 30, 2022

Thank you for your answer. I have very dense breast tissue, and that is why I get 3D mammograms, which are essentially similar to an MRI, but do not scan the entire body, but just the breast tissue

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cbicek65 | @cbicek65 | Mar 8, 2022
In reply to @idris "I also had sore nipples recently and today dark brown vaginal discharge. 56, no period for..." + (show)
@idris

I also had sore nipples recently and today dark brown vaginal discharge. 56, no period for 18 months, take Levothyroxine.

Did you get any joy from seeing your endocrinologist??

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I am experiencing this now. Dr tomorrow

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cbicek65 | @cbicek65 | Mar 8, 2022
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@cbicek65

I am experiencing this now. Dr tomorrow

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What was yours from?

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singingmom | @singingmom | Apr 21, 2022

I’m going to be 61 and am experiencing really sore nipples.
I haven’t had my period in like 5-6 years so didn’t expect this to happen, and I’m feeling very overwhelmed and sad. Must be the dreaded hormones. Grrrrrr I’m glad I found this site. I don’t feel alone now

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cidny | @cidny | May 19, 2022

I had front of breast tenderness and eggwhite cervical mucus a week plus ago, then bleeding today. Makes me think I ovulated... but I'm 52 and it's been almost 2 years since my last period. Can't get in for female gynecologist until 2 months from now. Is it normal to ovulate again after this long, or should I treat this as more concerning...?

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