I'm 46 years old and going through perimenopause. I have irregular periods and water retention. My breasts always feel swollen, not sore, just enlarged. Is this due to water retention and lack of progesterone? Besides using progesterone cream, is there a natural way to help with this breast enlargement?
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If you've been asking, "Is it hot in here or is it me?" you've come to the right place. The months and years leading up to and following menopause can be bewildering at best, overwhelming at times. You've got questions. We’ve got answers.
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I am a 52 years old and have not had a period for three months. Up until now, I had missed only two periods in the last two years. Now, all of a sudden my breasts hurt so bad I can hardly sleep on them. They are sore and tender all over, all day and have been for the past three weeks. In the past, they have been sore right before my period for a couple days in the past, but never for this long. Do I need to worry about anything, or would you say this is probably menopause setting in?
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