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Fibrocystic breast disease refers to benign (noncancerous) changes in the tissues of the breast. The term "disease" in this case is misleading, and many health care providers prefer the term "change." The condition is s... |
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Symptoms
Symptoms may range from mild to severe. They typically peak before each menstrual period and improve immediately afte...
Causes
The cause is not completely understood. The changes are believed to be associated with hormones produced by the ovari...
Tests
The health care provider will perform a breast exam. A breast exam will reveal breast "masses" that move and change s...
Treatments
Self care may include restricting dietary fat to approximately 25% of the total daily calorie intake, and eliminating...
Complications
Because fibrocystic changes may make breast examination and mammography more difficult to interpret, early cancerous ...
Prevention
Reducing the amount of fat and caffeine in your diet may help reduce symptoms, although studies have questioned their...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you feel a new, unusual, or "dominant" lump during a breast self-examination. Call ...
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