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I have very swollen and painful cysts in my breasts. i drink evening primrose oil, 6 000mg a day, still swollen and painful. do i need to remove it?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cysts: If you are in pain the normal course of action would be to have them removed

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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