4. Breast Pain
Breast pain is another symptom that has become associated with menopause. But it can also signal many other things, and for many women, it’s a completely normal, time of the month sign that their period is about to occur. This can also point to some changes in their diet, and other things such as an infection – remember that there are still lymph nodes located in and near the breasts, and these will flare up if you were to get an infection.
Breast tenderness happens during hormonal changes, so you should take note of this as a symptom and mention it to your doctor. Even if you think you already know what it is. It could be a sign of menopause, but can also signify breast cancer in its beginning stages – yes, sometimes cancer hurts and sometimes it doesn’t. Every person’s symptoms are different and should always be taken into account.