The Biology Behind It
Rising progesterone causes the milk ducts in your breasts to enlarge, while estrogen can cause the breast ducts to swell. Together, these changes create a feeling of heaviness, tenderness, or even sharp pain.
Natural Solutions
Switch to a supportive, wire-free bralette durante your luteal phase.
Reduce caffeine intake, as it can worsen breast tissue swelling in some women.
Incorporate more iodine-rich foods like seaweed, which can help regulate estrogen's effect on breast tissue.
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