Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or healthcare professional the following questions about breast pain:

1. How will you determine the cause of my breast pain?
   
   
2. How do I know the breast pain is not due to breast cancer?
   
   
3. What can I do to lessen the pain?
   
   
4. Are any of my current medications likely to cause breast pain?
   
   
5. What might be responsible for the lumpiness in my breasts?
   
   
6. Is there anything in my diet than could be responsible for the breast pain?
   
   
7. How will I know if I have developed an infection in my breast?
   
   
8. What do you recommend for pain related to breastfeeding?
   
   
9. How will I know if my breasts are engorged during breastfeeding?
   
   
10. Will my breast pain lessen or disappear after I finish nursing?
    
    
11. If I have had breast pain before menopause, is it likely to get better or worse after menopause?
    
    
12. Which are the best pain relievers for breast pain?
    
    
13. Are there any herbal supplements that you think can help breast pain?
    
    
14. Should I try a different type of oral contraceptive if I’m experiencing breast pain?