It’s true, that can be why your boobs hurt or just feel extra tender.

But your time of the month isn’t the only cause of breast pain.

Here are a few reasons why your boobs may be hurting so badly.

So, the pain could be due to thosehormonefluctuations.

They may work by inhibiting prostaglandins involved in inflammation and tenderness, says Dr. Bleicher.

This fluctuation could cause your boobs to hurt.

(BTW, weightisn’t the only thingthat impacts breast pop in.)

But still, be sure to have your doctor look at it, advises Dr. Minkin.

Asystematic review of researchnotes that even low levels ofalcohol consumptioncan increase the risk ofbreast cancer.

Drinking may also lead to weight gain, andyour risk of breast cancer rises with your weight.

Pregnancy

Question: When do your boobs start hurting inpregnancy?

Answer: Sometimes as soon as a few weeks after conception, but it’s a common early symptom.

The majority of changes that occur in your breasts during pregnancy prepare your body for breastfeeding.

Blood vessels, ducts, and lobules in your breasts produce and transport milk.

This process can lead to tenderness, heaviness, and a significant increase in cup size.

You’ll also notice your areola andnipplesexpand.

This connection may explain why some women canorgasmfrom nipple stimulation alone.

Plus,Cooper’s ligamentsfibrous tissue that acts like an internal brastretch over time and may lead to drooping.

Regularly sporting asupportive bracan help, though.

“Estrogen can lead to more fluid retention and also increase breast tenderness,” adds Dr. Minkin.

If it’s troublesome, talk to your doctor about other options.

One in particular,Risperdal, is a drug used to treatbipolar disorder.

For some, this can be incredibly painful and worsen around your period.

If you experience severe soreness and nixing your coffee intake doesn’t help, talk to your doctor.

(FYI,coffee does have health benefits, too.)

Puberty

This is another estrogen-fueled change that can cause your boobs to hurt.

Next, the nipple and areola grow larger and darken in color, and breasts continue to grow.

This is why your left boob could be hurting while your right feels fine.