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Hello. i have been told by my doctor that i have fibrocycstic breast! i av started takin primrose oil bit bumps feel bigger. i am really worried. like is thos normal?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Confirm diagnosis: Primrose oil can be useful for some people with fibrocystic breast tissue. I guess the issue here is to confirm that the problem in your breast is fibrocystic tissue. This is a benign condition although painful. If you are uncertain about the diagnosis then you doctor can prove it with a sonogram or mammogram

Dr Chu agreed

Answered 5/16/2015

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