Certain medications may be changed or discontinued.
Your health care provider should schedule a follow-up visit in case the symptoms have not resolved in a given period of time. He or she may recommend consultation with a specialist if the symptoms do not go away or if you have a complicated condition.
Wear a well-fitting brassiere for support, especially if your breasts are large.
Perform a monthly breast self-exam 3-5 days after your period (when the breast tissue is the least tender). This is important to feel for any changes in your breast tissue. If you detect any change from the previous month, it is important to notify your doctor.
References:
Marchant DJ. Benign breast disease. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2002; 29(1): 1-20.
Dickerson LM. Premenstrual syndrome. Am Fam Physician. 2003; 67(8): 1743-1752.
Millet AV. Clinical management of breast pain: a review. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2002; 57(7): 451-461.
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