Breast tenderness

The connection between progesterone and breast tenderness is through in the action of estrogen. Hormone imbalances induced by environmental poisons, especially the 'xeno-estrogens', are often at the root of the problem. Excessive estrogen relative to progesterone causes the tenderness due to water retention, which results in swelling and pain. The swelling can occur naturally in the week or two before menstruation or artificially when on HRT.

Estrogen also stimulates breast tissue resulting in fibrocystic breasts. The cysts are extremely painful. HRT can increase the risks of a woman getting breast cancer by 40%.

Maintain an adequate level of progesterone in the two weeks before menstruation. Avoid all forms of HRT. The problem should resolve itself within three weeks to three months.

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