Patient's question:
My wife usually experiences breast pain before and during her menstrual period. When she massages her breasts, she can feel a hard lump inside. Previously, her breasts were not painful, but recently, even after more than ten days of her period, the pain persists. I want to ask the doctor, what could be the issue? Is it serious? What should we pay attention to?First follow-up question: However, doctor, one breast of my wife has a hard lump, and it only hurts when pressed, while the other breast has no such problem.
If it's a breast cyst, how is it usually treated? Does it require surgery? Is it large?
Doctor's answer:
It is normal to experience breast tenderness before and after menstruation. There is no need to worry too much. If the tenderness is not severe, the problem is not serious. However, it cannot be ruled out that there may be conditions such as hyperplasia of the breast tissue or pathological changes in the breast. If the tenderness is more severe, it is recommended that you visit a hospital for a breast examination to check for the presence of breast hyperplasia.Medicinal herbs containing ingredients such as Chai Hu (Bupleurum), Hong Hua (Carthamus), Xiang Fu (Cyperus), and Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) can be used to regulate the liver and alleviate symptoms. Examples include Qi He He Zang (Blood and Qi Harmony Capsule). This medicine is quite effective in relieving breast tenderness before menstruation.