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

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

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/12/2014

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