Fibrocystic Breast Disease is a common condition of the female breast and is characterized by nonmalignant lumps and/or pain in
the breast. It normally affects women from puberty to around age 50 and often disappears
after menopause.
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Common Symptoms
- Multiple lumps may occur in both breasts; occasionally solitary lumps will occur.
- Lumps may or may not be tender and offer resistance when pressed with the fingertips.
- Generalized breast pain, most often just before menstrual periods.
- Lumps often enlarge before menstrual periods and shrink after menstruation.
- Lumps are often different sizes.
- Nipple discharge.