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Specialization: Gynecology and obstetrics
Fibrocystic mastopathy – phenomenon in which tissue accumulations similar in structure to a tightrope are formed in the chest. These changes aren’t classified as a pathology; they are quite frequent and aren’t considered dangerous in the medical community.
Sometimes, fibrosis causes discomfort to women, particularly, provoking pain in the chest. Such aches are harder before menstruation and during the cycle. Nevertheless, discomfort can be eliminated with simple measures.
Why exactly fibrocystic mastopathy occurs is unknown. Doctors say that reproductive hormones, in particular estrogen, are certain catalysts for the formation of such structures in the breast. Risk factors include the following.
This condition occurs so often that doctors have ceased to consider it a pathology, but have ranked it as a certain type of breast tissue modification.
Fibrocystic mastopathy symptoms are as follows.
Changes occur in both breasts. Shortly before the menstrual cycle and during it, the swelling becomes larger and brings discomfort.
Fibrocystic formations in the breast don’t pose a danger to women’s health. Such formation presence doesn’t increase the cancerous tumor’s likelihood.
Fibrocystic changes are detected by physical mammary glands examination, particularly, by palpation. To make a more accurate diagnosis, specialists may resort to the following methods.
Mostly, mastopathy fibrocystic modifications don’t require clinical intervention. All women need is symptom relief, and it can be achieved at home.
Observations shown that limiting caffeinated beverages consumption helps to improve the condition. Additionally, fatty acids should be added to diet – although there’s no clinical confirmation of this, nevertheless, many women noted the effectiveness of such nutritional correction.