I've noticed that my breasts are very sensitive. I was worried that something was wrong with them. My husband says that I should not sleep on my stomach as that makes it worse. Is there anything that I can do about this?

Breast/nipple pain, or tenderness, is a very common menopausal symptom and is often caused by fluctuating oestrogen.

As long as you are not on any other hormonal contraception/medication, you could try Menopause Support. This is traditionally used to help gently raise/balance oestrogen levels, and may reduce symptoms. Kelp can often help as well.

Dehydration and constipation can be contributory factors, so do make sure that you are drinking plenty of plain water every day - tea, coffee, fizzy/sugary drinks can make symptoms worse so best avoided!

Just remember to get any breast changes checked out by your doctor as well. Have you had yourself measured properly for bra size? In and after, the menopause, breast tissue, size and shape can change quite dramatically. An ill fitting bra, especially if you wear under-wired ones, can cause breast pain too!

Most big department stores offer a free service so it would be worth checking out.

Eileen Durward