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What can cause sore nipples in females?

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Published At October 8, 2014
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

What can cause sore nipples in females?

Answered by Dr. Mohammad Aamir

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Soreness of nipples might be due to the following reasons:

  • It is most common just before your menses like three to four days before the start of your menses.
  • If you are feeding your baby, that is, during lactation, soreness of nipples might occur.
  • If you are taking contraceptive pills.
  • During infection of nipples.
  • Any injury like biting or hair pulling from the nipple area.
  • For further queries, consult a gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Mohammad Aamir
Dr. Mohammad Aamir

Internal Medicine

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