What Is Breast Mastalgia

Breast pain (mastalgia) can be described as tenderness, throbbing, sharp, stabbing, burning pain or tightness in the breast tissue. The pain may be constant or it may occur only occasionally, and it can occur in men, women and transgender people.

What does mastalgia feel like?

Breast pain (mastalgia) can be described as tenderness, throbbing, sharp, stabbing, burning pain or tightness in the breast tissue. The pain may be constant or it may occur only occasionally, and it can occur in men, women and transgender people.

What is the cause of mastalgia?

Breast pain, or mastalgia, is very common. It has many possible causes, including hormonal changes, an incorrect bra fit, and infections. In some cases, it is due to referred pain that comes from other areas of the body, such as the back or neck.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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