Question 1

have lumpy breasts before period, after the lumpiness is there, but much less.  do fibrocystic lumps need to disappear or just increase and decrease?

Accepted Answer

Decrease in size: Fibrocystic breast disease is a common condition. Usually women will notice an increase in size and discomfort before menses (approximately 1-2 weeks prior) and a reduction in size and discomfort with the menses/period.

Question 2

how long does breast lumpiness associated with mastitis last?

Accepted Answer

4-6 weeks: Once the abscess is treated (drainage and antibiotics), there can be residual lumpiness that is inflammed tissue.  This can take at least 4-6 weeks to resolve and feel like "normal" lumpy breast tissue.

Question 3

how long does breast lumpiness associated with breast abscess last?

Accepted Answer

4-6 weeks: Once the abscess is treated (drainage and antibiotics), there can be residual lumpiness that is inflammed tissue.  This can take at least 4-6 weeks to resolve and feel like "normal" lumpy breast tissue.

Question 4

how long does breast lumpiness associated with clogged milk duct last?

Accepted Answer

Few days: If you are breast feeding and you have experienced lumpy tender breast/breasts as you are learning to breast feed, you may have mild engorgement. If you have pain and fever call your OB about need for medication.  If no fever, try pumping breasts for 3-5 minutes before breast feeding to get milk flowing and unclog ducts. Usually 2 or 3 days of this before feeds will resolve problem.

Question 5

are lumpy breasts common?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Most women's breasts are "lumpy-bumpy", especially after pregnancy and breastfeeding.  Rest assured that you are normal.

Question 6

what are the causes for lumpy breasts?

Accepted Answer

Tumors, Cysts, etc.: The breast by its very nature is "lumpy-bumpy", often making it difficult to distinguish lumps that count from normal breat tissue.  Lumps "that count" (dominant masses) tend to be distinct from normal breast tissue.  They may be fluid-filled (cysts) or solid (tumors)--this can be differentiated by ultrasound.  Tumors may be benign or malignant--this can be differentiated by biopsy.

Question 7

what do men think of lumpy breasts? a turn off?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Most women's breasts are "lumpy-bumpy", especially after pregnancy and breastfeeding.  Rest assured that you are normal.

Question 8

do you feel yourself to know if you have lumpy breasts?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

what cna i do for lumpy breasts which i have always had?

Accepted Answer

Patience: Most women's breasts are "lumpy-bumpy", especially after (multiple) pregnancies +/- breastfeeding.  This is because most of the breast consists of fat;  the islands of milk-producing tissue tend to consolidate and change in response to hormonal changes.  This should be no cause for concern and this should improve after menopause.  However, don't become complacent-any new lump warrants evaluation.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: lumpy breasts?

Accepted Answer

Lumpy breasts: Breasts with overall lumpy or bumpy texture may  be fibrocystic .

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