Breast Pain (Mastalgia)

Assessment and management of breast pain.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

Women's Health

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Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Breast pain - cyclical

CKS: Management of Breast pain - cyclical

NICE guideline [NG180]

ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Breast Pain

ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Breast Pain

ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Breast Pain

Management of breast pain (mastalgia) in primary care

Practice Bulletin No. 164: Diagnosis and Management of Benign Breast Disorders

Practice Bulletin, Number 164, June 2016, Diagnosis and Management of Benign Breast Disorders