Question 1

what are the causes of fibrocystic breast changes?

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Unknown: Some women  have more sensitive breast than others and this may be due to hormones or breast composition.

Question 2

it normal to go through breast changes at the age of 15?

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Yes: The breasts are still developing and will go through many changes.  The breasts will be lumpy, bumpy and may be tender.  I highly recommend starting breast self examinations.  You can have your gynecologist or primary physician review the technique with you.

Question 3

i have been experiencing breast changes, what could be causing them?

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Need more : Information.  How old are your?  Your gender? General state of health?  Any medications?  What changes?  It may be prudent to consult your doctor.

Question 4

can fibrocystic breast changes be unilateral?

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Beginning stages: If a mammogram shows unilateral fibrocystic breast changes, this may be the beginning of the disease and down the road will become visible in the contralateral breast as well.

Question 5

can you tell me what fibrocystic breast changes are?

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Yes: Also called "lumpy bumpy" breasts, it is not a disease. It actually gives your breasts their internal structure an after menopause a lot of that architecture is lost and what leads to breasts "falling." in the mean time, right before your period your breasts are more lumpy bumpy and tender. Right afterwards they are less so as fibrocystic areas of the breasts are sensitive to your own hormones.

Question 6

how are fibrocystic breast changes typically treated?

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Usually no treatment: If symptomatic decrease salty foods and caffeine.  If this does not help then a mild diuretic or danazole may help.

Question 7

can you tell me the symptoms of fibrocystic breast changes?

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None: Most women have some fibrocystic changes of the breast and have no symptoms.  In more severe cases tenderness and swelling can occur.

Question 8

is it normal to experience breast changes early in pregnancy?

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Yes: Some early signs of pregnancy include feelings of breast tenderness or fullness, enlargement and prominence of the glands of the areola, sometimes slight darkening of the area around the nipple.

Question 9

what breast changes occur in early pregnancy?

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Swelling: The breasts are a collection of cysts and ducts.  Early on the cysts swell with fluid.

Question 10

what permanent breast changes happen when breastfeeding a baby?

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Ligaments stretched: Due to increased volume, don't always return to pre pregnancy shape, but benefits are worth it.

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