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Try one of these related symptoms.
Sensitive nipples
One nipple more sensitive than the other
Sore nipples
Breast pain
Lump in breast
Itchy nipples
Nipple discharge
Breast tenderness
Itchy nipples during pregnancy
Sore nipples early pregnancy
Nipple pain breastfeeding
Nipples are very sensitive
About the Symptom
Nipples are sensitive, and they can hurt for lots of reasons. For women, sensitive nipples are common during periods, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. As we age, the nipples may become less sensitive to stimulation which is normal with changing hormone levels. A sudden change in sensitivity may warrant a visit to your physician if you are not pregnant or breast feeding and have no other reason such as a new medication to have a change in your hormones. A sudden change in a nipple on just one side is also a reason to see your doctor. Tight garments, particularly while exercising can make your nipples sensitive.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Sensitive nipples
Possible Causes
Generally, Sensitive nipples can be related to:
- Gynecomastia
A condition in which abnormal hormone levels cause males to develop female characteristics, such as breast enlargement. Common causes include medications and brain tumors.
- Mastopathy
A condition where a painful lump forms in the breast due to imbalances in female hormone levels, causing symptoms to occur before and during menstruation.
- Mastitis
Inflammation of the breast, caused by bacteria entering the milk ducts or by a duct becoming blocked. Good breastfeeding technique and avoiding pressure on the breast can help prevent it.
- Testicular Tumor
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Do your nipples feel uncomfortable, painful, or itchy when your clothes touch them?
- How long have you had nipple sensitivity (discomfort or pain when it touches clothing)?
- Have you experienced nipple sensitivity (discomfort or pain when it touches clothing) in the past?
- How has the sensitivity of the nipple changed since it started?
Reviewed By:
Alice Police, MD (Breast Surgery)
Breast Surgeon of 30 years experience. Recent Chief of breast surgery at UCIrvine Medical Center, Northwell Health in New York State, Chief of breast surgery at Monument Health in Rapid City South Dakota. Breast Cancer Researcher in conjunction with multiple studies through Notre Dame department of electrical engineering. CMO of Nearwave, a start up breast cancer device company.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
Content updated on Feb 6, 2025
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