Breast pain varies in nature from woman to woman. Some women may experience cyclical breast pain whereas others experience non-cyclical pain.
Cyclic Breast Pain
Cyclic breast pain comes and goes with your monthly periods, and can be described as follows:



  • Is the most common form of breast pain.
  • Associated with monthly hormonal fluctuation.
  • Described as a fullness or heaviness.
  • Most severe before menstrual flow.
  • Relieved with the end of menstrual flow.

Most common in younger women.
Goes away without treatment.
Non-Cyclical Breast Pain
Non-cyclical breast pain is not associated with your monthly periods, and generally fits the following description:

  • Common in women of ages 40 to 50.
  • Occurs in one breast or the other.
  • Sharp, constant discomfort in one area of the breast.

Treatment of the cause of the pain required to relieve the pain.
Non-cyclical breast pain may be caused by physical trauma or injury. The chest wall can be affected via continuous movements or strenuous exercise, resulting in breast pain.