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Why do women have it?
What can be done about it?
What are the symptoms?
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Benign Breast Pain
Benign (non-cancerous) breast
problems have been estimated to
affect as many as 50 to 70 percent
of women in the U.S. The most
common benign breast complaint is
premenstrual breast discomfort and
lumpy breasts. These complaints
have been labeled as a fibrocystic
condition. The term “fibrocystic” can
be frightening. It is simply a medical
term that describes lumpy and
painful breasts. It is important to
note that most fibrocystic breast
tissue is not associated with an
increased risk for the development of
breast cancer.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms range from mild, annoying generalized discomfort
to tingling, stinging, or sharp pain throughout the breast. The
breasts may feel full or heavy, and it may be uncomfortable
to sleep on your stomach or wear a bra. The breasts may
simply feel lumpy. Symptoms of tenderness, swelling and
lumpiness vary with the menstrual cycle and are usually
more severe just before menstruation.
Why do women have it?
Normal breasts are affected by changing hormone levels
during the menstrual cycle. Premenstrual levels of estrogen
and progesterone cause the breast to feel more lumpy and/or
swollen. In many women, the lumpiness and/or pain
becomes more pronounced as they get older. Perhaps this is
a result of increased sensitivity to these normal hormones.
The breasts usually feel most tender during the week before
menstruation. Sometimes the breasts are painful through
most of the cycle.
What can I do about it?
Relief and comfort for premenstrual breast symptoms include
mechanical, dietary, pharmacological and psychological
measures*.
A well-fitted support bra (e.g. sports bra) worn 24-hours a
day when the breasts are most sensitive may help relieve
pain associated with movement. Changing to a larger bra
size may be helpful if breast swelling occurs.
Heat, in the form of a heating
pad, warm compresses, or a bath
can provide relief. For some
women, using an ice pack or cold
compress may be more effective.
For women who are overweight,
weight loss and ideal weight
maintenance may reduce breast pain. A low-fat, high
carbohydrate diet may reduce breast pain.
Reducing salt in the
diet and increasing
noncaffeinated fluids
(8-10 glasses a day)
may decrease the
tendency for the breast
to swell.
Eliminate methylxanthines (caffeine, theophylline,
theobromine) from the diet. These are found in coffee, tea,
cola drinks, chocolate, and some medications. One should
eliminate these products from the diet for at least three to
four months to truly assess improvement in symptoms.
Vitamin B1 (100 mg) each day and Vitamin E (800 I.U.) daily
may be helpful. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs) or acetaminophen may help reduce discomfort.
Stress can affect breast pain indirectly because emotions
can influence hormone levels, which, in turn, affect the
breasts. Stress-relieving techniques such as regular
physical exercise, relaxation techniques and massage may
be effective. There is no guaranteed remedy for cyclical
breast discomfort. However, the good news is that it is not a
sign of breast cancer, and usually disappears with the onset
of menopause.
Persistent, localized breast pain is an infrequent danger sign
but should not be ignored. See your doctor for a complete
breast examination and mammogram, if appropriate.
Persistent,
localized
breast pain is
an infrequent
danger sign
but should not
be ignored.
See your
doctor for a
complete
breast
examination
and
mammogram,
if appropriate.