Painful Nipples

If you're still concerned about this issue this NY times article is quite comprehensive. I think that it is quite normal to have sore nipples during lifetime without it being related to pregnancy. I think it is related to hormonal balance but if it persists for more than a week or so I would see a doctor as it could be a symptom of something more serious, it is worth getting it checked out in any case.

http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/nipple-problems/overview.html

Also this is a bit clearer
http://www.embarrassingproblems.com/problem/breast-problems/painful-breasts

You might still have PCOS if you have the symptoms. I had blood tests to try to determine whether I had it or not, and they didn't support it, but after a bit of perseverance I found out that I do have PCOS by having an ultrasound, external as well as internal. Keep trying to find out if you really think you might have it. x

It might still be PCOS, Check out my previous post, I forgot to quote your's in it. x

Try Vitamin C, at least 500 mg. This fixed me right away!

I have the same issues with my nipples...I went to www.webmd.com...typed in sore nipples and it gave me a lot of helpful info...try for yourself...hope and prey this helps.

Swabbig my nipples with peroxide and then rubbing a bit of petroleum jelly has soothed them, but the problem has not gone away. I've been having the same problem my nipples and breasts are swollen and sore and itchy and irritating i'm not pregnante because i haven't had sex in atleast two years somebody help!!! idk if it's harmones or stress (i'm an 18 year ol student and i noiced this happening around the time i was scrambling to look for colleges). I have eczema and i've noiced hat my eczema patches (which is usually very mild) has flared up more than usual so i've used an oatmeal body wash&lotion combo which has pretty much gotten that under control. My nipples have stopped weeping but they are still swollen, and rather itchy especially when i mess with them. Someone please help me I am leavin home to study and this is seriously messing with my self confidence i hate looking at my breasts in the mirror now because i know something is wrong with them and idk how to fix it :(

I'm only turning 15 in a month and my nipples are super sore! I'm still a virgin so I can't be pregnant, and they have been hurting for a couple of weeks now! Please help!

Fixed? As in vasectomy?

Well this might through you for a loop, I am a man with the same problem as you and the same nipple. it hurts when just lightly touching it and like you said when someone hugs you. If you ever fing out what it was for you and if its ok with you could you let me know. I cannot seem to find an answer to this

I am having the same problem I am terrified to go o the doctor.

I've been having the same problems listed. I am on birth control and my partner uses protection as well. They began to hurt 3 days AFTER my period. This has happened before but the pain usually went away within a week. My next period is due in one more week and I haven't really had the time to notice how long this pain has stayed - been way too busy with school and exams.

The thing is ladies, a lot of people have mentioned reasons as to why: Stress, caffeine intake, birth control, stimulation, ovulation, fatty diets, not enough water intake, etc. Just look at the things you've done in the past month that would lead to the pain. Personally, my pain started after my period (which was a normal period and on time) and before intercourse. I recently started to feel a little crampy and instantly thought "Oh God.. I'm pregnant..." and then looked at my pills and noticed I'm currently ovulating.

Try the quick fixes like peroxide and vasaline or lotion, lukewarm teabags (which helps women who are breastfeeding with nipple pain) if you have a partner who, ahem, enjoys them more than you do right now. If your symptoms don't subside, the obvious next step towards the solution is booking an appointment with your doctor. But try ruling out all the other factors before this step. If you truly believe you may be pregnant or are super paranoid like I am, take an at home test to calm your nerves and factor that out.

As for the younger girls who are virgins on this forum, it is normal to feel pain (whether slight or intense) while ovulating and before your period. This pain however should subside, and there is no reason to think it's abnormal.

For this overall topic, I found peppermint foot cream helped a lot. It didn't permanently take the pain away, but it did help to numb it and cool it down from the swelling.

Hope this helps!

it vould be breast cancer i belive

I had the same problem. my solution, lotion. My nipples were just chapped.

It's a side effect from birth control. `