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Breast pain

04/22/2008

Question:

While having sex, he kind of hurt me while sucking my breast i.e. nipple and it is still hurting me since yesterday, is there a problem?? or I should just ignore it and will heal by itself. No traces are shown on the nipple nor breast.

Answer:

Nipple trauma is not uncommon when this happens. The thing to look for is any redness or swelling that might indicate that there was a break in the skin and a subsequent infection. In addition, be sure to do a breast exam to assure that there isn't a lump that was not noticed before that was irritated and now is painful. If any lump, break in the skin, swelling or unusual discharge occurs, you need to have it seen by your provider. If it's just sore but nothing else is there, it's probably OK.

It's probably best to let the pain go away before that breast is used in your love making again. You can try ice rubs to the nipple (use an ice cube and just rub the nipple with it until it's less painful) or some Motrin or Tylenol if you don't have any other conditions that might interfere with the medication. If it doesn't improve after about 5-7 days, then have a provider look at it.

Hope this helps!

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The Ohio State University Elizabeth R Barker, APRN, BC, FNP, FAANP, CHE, PhD
Associate Professor
Director, MS Program
College of Nursing
The Ohio State University
Elizabeth R Barker, APRN, BC, FNP, FAANP, CHE, PhD