Breast soreness

[Asche]

I've been on HRT for about 5 months and am seeing what I'd like to think is some breast growth.  My best guess is that they're A-cup (I haven't found anyone who sells 50A bras, or even 48A bras, so I can't say for sure.)

Anyway, ever since they were big enough for me to feel them, they tend to get sore if they get rubbed or pressed on.  It seems like just normal moving around or leaning on them or the occasional bump is enough to make them hurt.  I wake up most mornings with sore breasts, though the soreness disappears soon after I get up.

I'm assuming I'm not the only person who experiences this during "female puberty."  Are there any tricks for dealing with this?  Is this what training bras are for?  (Do they come in large band sizes? )   Or do I just have to live with it?

(I'll be seeing a woman I know this weekend who has two daughters in their 20's or late teens, and I might ask her. She knows I'm on HRT, so I hope she won't be too freaked out by my asking.)

[Jessika]

It's normal, specially the Nipples themselves.

We ARE going thru our 2nd puberty and it's part of "Growing up" again.

Just keep the girls protected and you should do fine.

[KayXo]

This pain, I always enjoy! Welcome to womanhood.

[SofiN]

There's not a lot you can do about it in regards to the pressure sensitivity. I had this happen to me within the first month and it is still on and off. You just have to be extra careful about brushing against them or laying on them when sleeping. Once they grow out a bit more the fat will act as a bit of padding to help reduce the pain.

A bra does help stop things rubbing against the nipples though, which can cause irritation at this stage of growth. You should measure yourself to find out your cup as well as band. If you are having trouble finding bras in your size I'm sure you could look at custom tailored sites (sadly I don't know much about these so I can't list any).

I would recommend looking at sports bras as they offer protection as well as support. Training bras might not work out so well for you with your band size. (Not sure they go that high, but you can look)

[RobynD]

At 14 months I'm still experiencing this and they continue to change/grow. Just part of the price to pay for womanhood as you've read here. If you get very sore a bit of ibuprofen works i have found, as to nice warm baths and showers.

You might find some bra solutions such as t-shirt bras, bralettes and the like that are more 1-2 sizes fit all might help you a bit.

The "comfort" version of the Cobbie bra looks like it goes to band size 48:

http://shopcoobie.com/shop?c=coobie-bras-full-size

I'm a 38 and i have found coobies to be good for changing cup size, they also have some padding for protection.

[Ms Grace]

The more intense pain and soreness will diminish over time but your breasts will likely remain tender, it's just the way it is...a large part of the reason why women are so protective of their breasts.

[luna nyan]

Four years on and they're still pressure sensitive.

[Dena]

I suspect the more they hurt the more they will grow. Mine were relatively pain free and I ended up with very little. I looked around for a bra for you and I figured it would be hard to find. Short of having them custom made, I don't think they are available, however I found 48b which if you aren't there yet, you may need soon.
http://www.hanes.com/onehanesplace/bra/shop-by-brand/playtex-bras

[amoeba]

Anyway, ever since they were big enough for me to feel them, they tend to get sore if they get rubbed or pressed on.  It seems like just normal moving around or leaning on them or the occasional bump is enough to make them hurt.

I can't sleep on my stomach anymore, it hurts too much if they press against the mattress with my full weight on them. When I'm playing or reading or cuddling with my 4 year old niece, she'll occasionally press herself or her head into my chest, leaving me squirming to find a more comfortable position. I can't really say anything either, lest I invite questions I'm not ready to answer yet. As others have said, I welcome the pain, it lets me know things are happening