What is Fibrocystic Breasts?

Question

What exactly is Fibrocystic Breasts? What should be done, should you ask for a mammo just to be sure that is what it is?

My breasts are tender for the ENTIRE month, not just "at my period".

Answer 1

It's a non-cancerous condition in which small lumps and cysts develop in the breasts.

It is wise for women to have a yearly mammogram regardless of what you feel in your breasts. But whenever a lump or cyst appears, have it checked out ASAP to clarify any potential problems.

Go here ------> http://www.fwradiology.com/fibrobrst.htm

Answer 2

Fibrocystic Breasts
Fibrocystic changes are the most common cause of breast lumps in women ages 30 to 50. Although fibrocystic changes may also be referred to as fibrocystic disease, this is not a disease, but a condition. It can be known as cystic disease, chronic cystic mastitis or mammary dysplasia. This condition is not cancerous. At least 60% of the women in their reproductive years have "lumpy" breasts as a result of these non-cancerous conditions. This is a very concise and informative page about fibrocystic breasts.

Some women with a fibrocystic condition, but not all women, develop cysts in their breasts which are fluid-filled sacs that usually feel smooth, firm, movable and sometimes tender. The tenderness and lump size generally increases the week before the menstrual period and will subside somewhat the week following. Large cysts may feel round and similar to what you feel when you press lightly on the eyeball with a closed eyelid. Simple cysts can be aspirated with a needle and syringe in the physician's office. If the cyst disappears and doesn't come back, surgical removal (biopsy) is usually not necessary. After menopause, this cystic condition becomes less noticeable and often disappears.