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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nembrotti | @nembrotti | Jan 27 2:59am

In reply to @gravity3 "Are you on bhrt. When I began bhrt I began having nipple tenderness but it's not..." + (show)

Hi thank you for your reply. No never been on HRT. It’s very odd. After much searching it may be that I have had a spike in Estrogen.

darienneadams | @darienneadams | Jan 27 10:07am

OMG yes! And oddly at 52, they appear to be growing as well

bosslady | @bosslady | Jun 30 9:44pm

In reply to @elsierosie "Hi I don’t know what to think because it feels like I am pregnant again even..." + (show)

@elsierosie did you ever find out what was causing these symptoms? I’m experiencing the same exact thing and came across your comment.

elsierosie | @elsierosie | Jul 1 3:37pm

In reply to @bosslady "@elsierosie did you ever find out what was causing these symptoms? I’m experiencing the same exact..." + (show)

No I didn’t. I think it may have been a hormonal fluctuation. It stopped after a while, thankfully. I hope yours will too!

servicegoddess | @servicegoddess | Jul 2 12:04pm

No, but my nipples leak every once in awhile !

Take care !

Amie

elsierosie | @elsierosie | Jul 6 5:46am

In reply to @servicegoddess "No, but my nipples leak every once in awhile ! Take care ! Amie" + (show)

You should perhaps see your doctor about that?

elisa1313 | @elisa1313 | Sep 7 12:43pm

I am also experiencing this symptom and am post menopausal. Also my breasts feel fuller...not what I am seeking! I exercise regularly and I eat pretty healthy. I get MRIs and Mammograms - one or the other every six months due to being considered high risk and have dense breasts. My mom had breast cancer- they think due to HRT, she does not have the breast cancer genes. I was only checked for a couple but didn't have them either, but seems me and my sister would not have that either. I am due for a mammogram soon..I believe it is this month but not sure. I don't take HRT.

barbalicious | @barbalicious | Sep 9 2:11am

I’m 59 and I’m going through the same thing. I have implants and I wondered if it could be causing that. Sometimes they’re (my nipple/ areola are really sore, tender.