Negative test, so why do they hurt so much?

I have sore boobs.

The conclusion: boobs hurt sometimes.

But why do my NIPPLES hurt so badly now? It was so bad earlier that I couldn't let the water hit them in the shower. I took a pregnancy test, and it was negative (damn right it is). But my nipples have been hurting a few days. I can't touch them. Bras don't hurt, but direct touch does. So no touchy.

I know if you're pregnant, your boobs hurt, but to what degree? Where? Nipples? Whole thing?

Any other ways I can tell if I'm knocked up?

Details that shoudl be known: I have Implanon, BC that's good for 3 years, and I don't get periods with it (have had 1 since August), so no "late" period so to speak. Don't use condoms (allergic to them). Boyfriend of 2 months with frequent sex. DONT WANT KIDS.

Anyone offer help?

my boobs hurt a lot at times too. sometimes bc im getting my period, sometimes just because...

I don't know how it works with Implanon, I have an IUD and I have no periods - but I do still go through a cycle of sorts. I have had the IUD for 18 months and I find every other "period" or so I end up with VERY sore breasts (mainly the nipples and surrounding region). One month, like you, it was so bad I took the tests just to make certain there were no surprises.

Sorry, no advice other than perhaps you are going through what I sometimes go through.

Right, and I even tried the boyfriend boob massage you suggested in the other one! but he didn't do it right.

But why my nipples now? I'm scared I'm with child or something.

I wouldn't be surprised if it is just your hormones, give it another 4 or so days and then if they still hurt, or if there are any skin changes in the mean time, then go to the GP!

yea, it could def just be hormones. why just the other day they (nipples) hurt to the touch. i dont think that sore boobs/nipples mean you are preggo. ive been having this occur for about 6 years and ive never been pregnant.

my nipples are hurting right now too. A LOT. i cant stand it, even by itsel without ntouching it/having clothes on.

i cant even wear a shirt because it rubs against it and it hurts. and it like inflated too. ugh.

anyway, it happens from time to time. i guess it's just random hormones.

Nipples can get very sore and "raw" - think about it, it is just skin after all, and nipple skin is very sensitive - if it's not hormones, perhaps it's something more basic, a change in washing powder, cream, soaps etc.?

I have periodic soreness but when I think back to being pregnant, they weren't exceptionally sore at that time, mostly felt the same as when I felt the soreness from cycles.

Not much help, but the pregnant feeling for me was more a big tenderness and "expansive" feeling for me, not quite the same as my irregular soreness. Of course during pregnancy I went from a barely B to a huge C, almost D ... I was going to nurse until my daughter was 10!

I have Implanon too, and every few months I get false-alarm sore breasts and a feeling of 'swelling' in my abdomen.

It's normal, said my doctor, so don't worry.

I adore Implanon. It's my only form of protection with my hubby and I love the way we don't have to use condoms.

Have you actually taken a test?

Have you actually taken a test?

Yep, see the first post and subject line!

I have Implanon too, and every few months I get false-alarm sore breasts and a feeling of 'swelling' in my abdomen.

It's normal, said my doctor, so don't worry.

 

I adore Implanon. It's my only form of protection with my hubby and I love the way we don't have to use condoms.

I love it too. I may have to call my doctor and ask about it b/c they freaking hurt.

Yep, see the first post and subject line!

Sorry- my mind is toast that late and after work!

That's ok...it seemed unlike you!

My nipples never got sore until after my son was born. I had some breast tenderness at the beginning, but no nipple soreness.

Ok update on my boobage:

I bought a new bra, as the one I had was about a year old. I can't wear underwire in mine, so I figured maybe they hurt b/c the support from that bra is just worn down or something (even though it wasn't ratty or anything). So I bought the same bra, just in a smaller size (36B instead of my normal 34C). Now they don't hurt.

Today I got my period...first period since Januaray, 2nd period in a year. They still don't hurt.

So my conclusion is that with my period coming on (though I didn't knowi t was b/c I just don't get them anymore) and an old bra, maybe that's why they were hurting?

To sum up: girls, if your boobs be hurtin, look into getting a new over-the-shoulder boulder holder.