Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

How to care for breasts during menstruation

Asked by:Prairie

Asked on:Mar 28, 2026 04:15 AM

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  • Angelica Angelica

    Mar 28, 2026

      How to care for breasts during menstruation

      menstrual cycle, due to the secretion of ovaries female The breasts will also have cyclical reactions to hormone stimulation. Most women will experience pain and swelling in their breasts due to congestion and edema in the early stages of menstruation, which will disappear on their own after menstruation. This pain generally does not require treatment.

      Key points of care: Due to breast enlargement and pain, you should wear a bra that is slightly larger than usual to prevent the breasts from being squeezed and aggravating the pain; the breasts are relatively sensitive at this time, so unnecessary trauma and squeezing should be avoided; stay in a happy mood and do not be too nervous; hot compress can promote blood circulation and lymphatic return, relieve the tension of local tissues, and help the inflammation disappear.

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