Problem

Fibrocystic breasts

Other Names:
Fibrocystic breast pain
Nature:

Breasts are milk glands and all breasts contain some degree of lumps (or "cysts”).  Some breasts have more lumps than others, usually due to hormonal changes; these lumps may cause breast discomfort and pain on compression

Incidence:

An estimated 30 to 60 percent of women experience fibrocystic breast pain.

Broader Problems:
Diseases of breast
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST