Bothersome breast pain

my breast feel swollen and hard ,even after a week i finish my menses , and often before my menses come, i will feel the breast pain ,it is terrible , is there any medicine or pill that can eliminate the pain .is it because i have more breast tissue , but my breast size is not consider big.

THE BREAST DOCTORS SAY:

Breast pain is the most common breast-related complaint in women of the reproductive age group. It is commonly related to the response of the breast tissue to the hormonal changes each month and does not mean that small breasted women are spared of this problem. For most women, conservative measures (although the scientific evidence is not conclusive) like reducing your salt and caffeine intake, wearing a well-fitted bra with appropriate support and intake of certain vitamins e.g. Vit B and E or evening primrose oil improve their symptoms. Maintaining a healthy weight and stress reduction can help stabilise hormone levels hence help alleviate the problem. Occasional use of anti-inflammatory drugs or painkillers can also help but not advocated as a long-term solution. In very resistant cases, hormone-based drugs e.g. danazol has been used but has side effects of weight gain, absence of menstruation, and masculinization when given in high doses.