Question 1

i am 55 on premarin (conjugated estrogens) i am just starting 2 menopause  i have big breast a friend said premarin (conjugated estrogens) enlarges d breast i already big breasted will it still ?

Accepted Answer

HRT: Using extra estrogen after menopause causes the breasts to remain fuller than if you didn't take the estrogen premarin (conjugated estrogens). Some women experience increased breast size after menopause whether they use extra estrogen or not, especially if they have weight gain.

Question 2

i am a 55 year old, post menopausal woman. my er and pr are positive and her2 is negative. i have been diagnosed with stage t1n0m0 breast cancer, my tumor being 1.2 cm big. can chemo be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Small stage one breast cancer - your prognosis is very good.  Keep in touch with your surgeon and oncologist and you should do well.

Question 3

how frequently must i examine my breasts after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Breast: At least once a month.

Question 4

going through surgical menopause and just found a lump in my breast?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Soon. He may want to order a biopsy.

Question 5

is breast pain normal during menopause?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In the months/yrs leading up to menopause (the end of menstrual periods) our hormones fluctuate to higher highs and lower lows than they did when we were younger. These surges of estrogen can cause breast fullness and tenderness. Seek medical care if pain persists past a few days each month, or if pain is one sided. Get mammograms as recommended (yearly after age 40).

Question 6

is it normal to have lumpy breasts before, during menopause?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Lumpy or fiibrocystic breast are  commonly seen pre period, with increased caffeine intake , not with menopause.

Question 7

can menopausal women develop breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In fact, the risk of breast cancer increases with each passing year.

Question 8

why is breast cancer more common in menopausal women?

Accepted Answer

Great Question!: ...Unfortunately, not so great answer.  We know that breast cancer incidence increases with age but we don't know why.  We believe that cancer occurs when a cell is unable to correct a defect in its dna--perhaps this ability is diminished as we age, or the long-term effects of the "toxins" that contribute to breast cancer development are cumulative in nature.

Question 9

my period was supposed to come on the 26th, but its now the 30th... and its still not here. my breasts are hurting, i am dry down there & sometimes discharge is clear. im not pregnant. i hope it is not early menopause. please advise! thank you!

Accepted Answer

Delayed menses: If you have confirmed your "not pregnant" status with a negative pregnancy test, then your period is "delayed" for hormonal reasons. At age 31 it is not likely due to early menopause, however a GYN MD can run a FSH blood test if your period is delayed by more than 45 days to address your concern.

Question 10

theres been talk linking soy to breast cancer. i eat low amounts of soy (edamame, miso soup etc) . im peri menopausal. is there concern?

Accepted Answer

Low amounts: don't likely change your risk of breast cancer. Large amounts, possibly. Lifetime risk of breast caner is 1/9, so yearly checkups and mammograms are important. Family history/genetics may increase the risk as well.

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I am 55 on premarin (conjugated estrogens) i am just starting 2 menopause i have big breast a friend said premarin (conjugated estrogens) enlarges d breast i already big breasted will it still ?

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I am a 55 year old, post menopausal woman. my er and pr are positive and her2 is negative. i have been diagnosed with stage t1n0m0 breast cancer, my tumor being 1.2 cm big. can chemo be avoided?

A member asked:

How frequently must i examine my breasts after menopause?

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Going through surgical menopause and just found a lump in my breast?

A member asked:

Is breast pain normal during menopause?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have lumpy breasts before, during menopause?

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Can menopausal women develop breast cancer?

A member asked:

Why is breast cancer more common in menopausal women?

A member asked:

My period was supposed to come on the 26th, but its now the 30th... and its still not here. my breasts are hurting, i am dry down there & sometimes discharge is clear. im not pregnant. i hope it is not early menopause. please advise! thank you!

A member asked:

Theres been talk linking soy to breast cancer. i eat low amounts of soy (edamame, miso soup etc) . im peri menopausal. is there concern?

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