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Fibrocystic breast changes

Fibrocystic breast changes is a condition of the breasts where there may be pain, breast cysts, and breast masses. The breasts may be described as "lumpy" or "doughy". Symptoms may worsen during certain parts of the cycle due to hormonal stimulation. These are normal breast changes, not associated with cancer.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Breast pain, breast cysts, breast masses

How it's found

·Periodic examination, possibly medical or breast

Treatment

·Education about the condition, a well fitting bra, pain medication

Outlook

·Good

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