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Mastodynia (breast pain)
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Mastodynia (or mastalgia) is pain in the breasts (mammary glands). It is very common in women and is usually associated with hormonal changes, especially during menstrual cycles. It can also occur in men and adolescents, but this is rarer.
Mastodynia is divided into two main forms:
1. Cyclical mastodynia
  • Usually occurs around the menstrual cycle.
  • Breast tenderness or pain occurs before ovulation or menstruation.
  • It can be felt in both breasts.
  • It occurs in 70% of women.
  • The pain is described as feeling "swollen", "full" or "achy".
 2. Acyclic mastodynia
  • Not related to the menstrual cycle.
  • The pain is felt in one breast or at a specific point.
  • More common in women over 40 years of age.
  • Causes: trauma, cysts, mastitis, fibrocystic changes, side effects of some medications, etc.
Causes of mastodynia
  • Hormonal changes (estrogen and progesterone levels)
  • Fibrocystic breast changes
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Breast cysts or tumors
  • Medications (e.g., oral contraceptives, antidepressants)
  • Injury or post-operative conditions
  • Muscle pain (e.g., pectoral muscle strain)
Things to pay attention
  • If the pain is localized to one breast
  • If the pain is accompanied by swelling, hardness, skin changes, or discharge
  • If a mass (swelling) is felt in the breast
In these cases, a medical examination is absolutely necessary, as these symptoms can sometimes be related to serious causes, such as breast cancer.
Treatment and relief methods
  • Supportive bras
  • Anti-inflammatory medications (e.g. ibuprofen)
  • Hormonal balancing medications (only with a doctor's prescription)
  • Stress reduction (e.g. yoga, relaxation)
  • Reducing caffeine and salt intake may help some women
  • Vitamin B6, E or omega-3 supplements may also help in some cases
Services /
Mastodynia (breast pain)
image 6
Mastodynia (or mastalgia) is pain in the breasts (mammary glands). It is very common in women and is usually associated with hormonal changes, especially during menstrual cycles. It can also occur in men and adolescents, but this is rarer.
Mastodynia is divided into two main forms:
1. Cyclical mastodynia
  • Usually occurs around the menstrual cycle.
  • Breast tenderness or pain occurs before ovulation or menstruation.
  • It can be felt in both breasts.
  • It occurs in 70% of women.
  • The pain is described as feeling "swollen", "full" or "achy".
 2. Acyclic mastodynia
  • Not related to the menstrual cycle.
  • The pain is felt in one breast or at a specific point.
  • More common in women over 40 years of age.
  • Causes: trauma, cysts, mastitis, fibrocystic changes, side effects of some medications, etc.
Causes of mastodynia
  • Hormonal changes (estrogen and progesterone levels)
  • Fibrocystic breast changes
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Breast cysts or tumors
  • Medications (e.g., oral contraceptives, antidepressants)
  • Injury or post-operative conditions
  • Muscle pain (e.g., pectoral muscle strain)
Things to pay attention
  • If the pain is localized to one breast
  • If the pain is accompanied by swelling, hardness, skin changes, or discharge
  • If a mass (swelling) is felt in the breast
In these cases, a medical examination is absolutely necessary, as these symptoms can sometimes be related to serious causes, such as breast cancer.
Treatment and relief methods
  • Supportive bras
  • Anti-inflammatory medications (e.g. ibuprofen)
  • Hormonal balancing medications (only with a doctor's prescription)
  • Stress reduction (e.g. yoga, relaxation)
  • Reducing caffeine and salt intake may help some women
  • Vitamin B6, E or omega-3 supplements may also help in some cases