Breast Tenderness

    Last Updated: April 29, 2017

    Breast tenderness refers to the actual physical tenderness of breast tissue, usually associated with a small amount of pain. Breast tenderness tends to be a symptom of PMS or menopause, and supplements that reduce those symptoms help with breast tenderness.

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    11. Evening Primrose Oil - Ahmad Adni LL, Norhayati MN, Mohd Rosli RR, Muhammad JA Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Evening Primrose Oil for Mastalgia Treatment.Int J Environ Res Public Health.(2021-Jun-10)