Pain 2 weeks after mammogram.

Had a routine mammogram 2 weeks ago and have been in pain (both sides equally) since. The literature provided and information online seems to suggest this is not normal. I'm reading there should be no pain, pain during procedure, pain for a hour after, or occasionally for a couple of days. 

I've contacted the local service who said they would get a radiographer to phone me, but I've not heard back. 

It's affecting my daily activities, very painful when I take my bra off, sore in shower, having to wear a soft bra to bed. It's also affecting my sleep. I've had my results letter and it's clear. DD and took my period 3 orc4 days later. Over 50 and slightly irregular periods, but only very recently. I have never had breast pain like this during my cycle..

I'm becoming worried something is actually wrong now, an injury, and that it might not improve. Very limited information online about pain lasting this long. 

  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I’m sorry about the breast pain you are still experiencing following your routine mammogram. It’s understandable you’re worried especially because the information you’ve found doesn’t seem to match your experience.

    The information leaflets usually say it’s common to experience pain during the test saying the soreness usually lasts for few hours or a few days. But this is based on averages, it does not include everyone. Some women do experience pain that can lasts weeks. It’s not common, but it does occasionally happen. The pain is most likely due to deep bruising or inflammation from the breast compression or due to hormone changes around menopause, which make breast tissue more sensitive.

    Taking some pain relief such as paracetamol or ibuprofen will hopefully help and continue to wear a soft supportive bra. Hopefully, the pain should slowly improve over the next couple of weeks.

    Do make an appointment to see your GP if the pain is not improving or is getting worse. Or if you notice any redness, heat, swelling on your breast.

    I hope things improve for you soon. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene