Mastodynia
Classification according to ICD-10 | |
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N64.4 | Mastodynia |
ICD-10 online (WHO version 2019) |
The term mastodynia describes the feeling of tension or pain in both mammae ( mammary glands ). It mainly occurs in the second half of the cycle , especially in the context of premenstrual syndrome . It can also happen in a man with real gynecomastia .
Mastodynia is due to water retention. They can be broken down more quickly through sport and exercise.