Breast tenderness
This refers to a feeling of tightness in one or both breastsThe two female breasts together are usually called bosoms. caused by hormonalHormones are chemical messengers produced in the body that control various bodily functions. They are produced by certain organs and transported through the blood to influence the cells and tissues in the body. They influence things such as... changes. This has to do with the increase in female hormonesHormones are chemical messengers produced in the body that control various bodily functions. They are produced by certain organs and transported through the blood to influence the cells and tissues in the body. They influence things such as... (especially oestrogenEstrogens are a group of female sex hormones. They help in the growth of sexual characteristics and regulate the menstrual cycle. Estrogens also affect bodily functions in many ways, including metabolism and fat metabolism.) during pubertyPuberty is the period when children grow into adults. Puberty involves many physical and emotional changes and is a very challenging time., can also occur before or during menstruationCommon word for menstruation or period and refers to the monthly process in which the uterus sheds a layer of tissue and blood that has formed during the cycle. It is a sign that a woman is not pregnant and that her reproductive capacity is... and also occurs during pregnancyPregnancy is the time between the fusion of sperm and egg and the birth of the baby, which normally lasts around 9 months. The first sign of pregnancy is the absence of menstrual bleeding, which would otherwise occur regularly., as the breastsThe two female breasts together are usually called bosoms. prepare early for breastfeeding. They swell quickly and become larger and firmer. Later, they increase in size and weight again due to breastThe two female breasts together are usually called bosoms. milk. Some women also experience breast tendernessTenderness is a kind of love. It is a warm and friendly affection that people feel for each other. Tenderness is created from feelings of affection, sympathy and appreciation and can be shared in many different types of relationships. when taking hormonal contraceptivesContraceptives are measures that can help to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Most contraceptives must be taken by girls or people with a uterus. Depending on the product, safety is more or less guaranteed. No method is 100% safe., such as the pillThe pill (see contraceptive pill) is a hormonal contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. The hormones taken daily with the pill have the following effects: 1. no ovulation takes place and therefore no egg is available for fertilization, 2. the l....