During palpation of a 30-year-old woman's breast, she complains that the procedure is painful. You suspect that this may be because she is

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Women's breasts are more tender during the premenstrual and menstrual periods than during any other time of the menstrual cycle because hormone changes cause the breasts to swell and increase nodularity. Clinical breast examinations should be scheduled for 1 week after the start of the menstrual flow.

During Palpation of a 30-Year-Old Woman's Breast, She Complains That