N adoption related: i think i'm pre-menopausal at 42

so1966

I've been having really sore breasts lately, pms time and during menstrual time.  Uggh, I soooo dread going to the obgyn and going to get another mammogram.  After so many IVFs, I just want a break, KWIM!!!???? I just hope it's nothing serious and hopefully just hormone changes. I just want to cry and get it out sometimes. I'm soo sick of Drs, especially when none of them were able to help me...

Any insight appreciated....

Dr.Loretta

Why would sore breasts indicate perimenopause? I get them most cycles, and while I'm now 40, I'm really waiting for the hot flashes and mood swings

Sounds to me like hormone changes, and nothing to worry about.

You can always get a u/s before you get a mammogram, or both at the same time. Do you feel masses or just tenderness?

See a dr you trust, and get a reference to a breast specialist and/or surgeon if you need to. It's the best thing I ever did

Dr L, chronic fibrocystic change sufferer

so1966

i feel pain just behind my breasts and also my back. i've never had such pains. i'm thinking hormonal changes, too.  thanks for the suggestion Dr L. i'll be seeing my ob/gyn to start off with and go from there.  sometimes, i'm just in so much pain i could cry

 

 

Dr.Loretta

so1966:

 sometimes, i'm just in so much pain i could cry

mine's never been that bad, but it's been bad. Hopefully it's something they can help you with. Good luck.

517butterfly

I'm menopausal at 27 and while soar breasts unfortunately something that comes with the territory I wouldn't think that would be your only sign of goign into menopause.  I agree with Dr. L that seeing a dr is definitely the best bet!  I am a chronic pain sufferer so I know how much it sucks to be in pain like that but hopefully a dr can get you sorted out pronto!  Please keep me updated!