Can nipple piercings cause breast lumps?

Sofia

Hi everyone!

So I got my nipples pierced around a month ago. So far the healing process has been great, no infections or pain. However, a few days after the piercing, I found a small, hard lump in the breast tissue below my left nipple. It doesn’t hurt at all, is about the size of a blueberry, and can slightly be moved. I read that piercings can cause abscesses, but it’s not painful and is further beneath the skin so I don’t think that’s what this is. I’m looking into making an appointment for a mammogram, but am curious if this is something caused by the piercing or completely coincidental?

Glow Resources

Let’s Glow

Glow is here for you on your path to pregnancy

Glow helps you navigate your fertility journey with smart tools, personalized insights, and guidance from medical experts who understand what matters most.

25+ million

Users

4.8 stars

200k+ app ratings

20+

Medical advisors