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Mastalgia is usually a [[benign]] disorder in young women due to hormonal imbalance during their [[menstrual cycle]]. During a menstrual cycle the breasts swell and become lumpy and tender. During a period, the breasts reabsorb the extra fluid inside instead of discharging it, causing breast pain. A breast exam and a breast ultrasound should be performed to make sure nothing is hidden. | Mastalgia is usually a [[benign]] disorder in young women due to hormonal imbalance during their [[menstrual cycle]]. During a menstrual cycle the breasts swell and become lumpy and tender. During a period, the breasts reabsorb the extra fluid inside instead of discharging it, causing breast pain. A breast exam and a breast ultrasound should be performed to make sure nothing is hidden. | ||
==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
Breast can be categorized into 2 main clinical patterns, cyclical and non cyclical. | Breast pain can be categorized into 2 main clinical patterns, cyclical and non cyclical. | ||
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===Prevention=== | |||
There is not really any way to prevent most breast pain, but wearing a well-fitting bra for support may help. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Mastalgia is usually a benign disorder in young women due to hormonal imbalance during their menstrual cycle. During a menstrual cycle the breasts swell and become lumpy and tender. During a period, the breasts reabsorb the extra fluid inside instead of discharging it, causing breast pain. A breast exam and a breast ultrasound should be performed to make sure nothing is hidden.
Classification
Breast pain can be categorized into 2 main clinical patterns, cyclical and non cyclical.
Treatment
Prevention
There is not really any way to prevent most breast pain, but wearing a well-fitting bra for support may help.