Opal’s Gal Pals are cooling breast pads with a novel design for discreet use in a bra. These dependable "breast friends" provide soothe cooling to relieve various discomforts such as boob sweat, hormonal fluctuations, anxiety-induced flushing, and hot flashes. Additionally, they help minimize period pain and breastfeeding discomfort, offering a versatile solution for women's needs.

Insights & Facts:

• ‘Boob sweat’ is a term that had a search volume of 3.6K over a 30-day period based on a July 2024 online search audit.
• ‘Breast pain’ and ‘nipple pain’ are top ‘Menopause Pain’ topics searched based on a July 2024 online search audit.
• Studies for post-op breast surgery show that cold therapy is effectively used to help reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.
• Breast pain, also referred to as ‘mastalgia’ in medical journals, is reportedly common during perimenopause and menopause, with both cyclical and non-cyclical types being observed. Cyclical breast pain is linked to hormonal fluctuations and is more common during perimenopause, while non-cyclical pain is not related to the menstrual cycle and can persist in postmenopausal women.
• Hormonal fluctuations, particularly changes in estrogen and progesterone levels, are believed to be a primary cause of breast pain during menopause. Lower estrogen levels can lead to changes in breast tissue, resulting in pain or discomfort.
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can affect breast pain. Some studies suggest that HRT may increase the likelihood of experiencing breast pain, particularly in the initial stages of treatment.