What happens to the mammary gland after the onset of pregnancy?
Almost immediately conception in the body of a woman begins to change the hormonal background . In particular, - the concentration of progesterone increases, which is responsible for the normal course of the gestation process.
As a result of changes in the hormonal background, a breast enlargement occurs in size. However, many women note that the gland becomes very sensitive and even inaccurate, unexpected to her touch, can cause pain.
Areola nipple becomes darker, and the nipple with the onset of the gestation period, also increases in size.
Why do women have chest pain during pregnancy?
So, first of all it is necessary to say that often the pain itself can be caused by the fact that there is a hyperextension of the gland tissues, in view of the increase in its size. At the same time, a feeling of heaviness is noted in the chest, and a vascular pattern appears on its surface.
In addition, it is worth noting that a partial explanation of why
Often, women who have long been experiencing pain in the mammary gland, the question arises as to why the breasts ceased during the current pregnancy. This happens, as a rule, when the enlargement of the gland ceases. However, it should be said that the reason for this may be a decrease in the level of hormones in the blood. Therefore, it is not superfluous to inform the gynecologist about this.