Bilateral calcifications were seen in the upper right area on a baseline mammogram. can breastfeeding cause calcifications? i just stopped nursing 6 months ago...

Mammogram: Calcifications on mammogram can be normal or suspicious depending on the appearance. The radiologist will determine if other testing is needed and your doctor needs to do a thorough breast exam too.

Yes: There are many things than can cause calcifications in your breasts. Breast tissue is very dynamic and turns over like your uterus (with each cycles). Fortunately, most calcifications are benign (not bad), and a good close-up view is all that is needed. Talk with your radiologist, and they should be able to give you an idea of what they think.

Yes,: lactational changes can(uncommonly) cause breast calcifications that may look suspicious.