What to do about breast pain from a biochemical pregnancy?

Written by Du Rui Xia
Obstetrics
Updated on October 27, 2024
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After experiencing a biochemical pregnancy, if the patient has symptoms such as breast tenderness, there is no need to worry too much. As the hormone levels decrease, the symptoms of breast tenderness will gradually ease. If the symptoms are significant, they can be alleviated through local heat application, massage, or other physical therapy methods. If necessary, it is also possible to visit a hospital and, under the guidance of a doctor, take some medications for treatment. During this time, it is important to rest, ensure sufficient sleep, avoid overworking and staying up late, enhance nutrition, and avoid raw, cold, and spicy stimulating foods. The diet should be light and nutritious.

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