What is the difference between fibrocystic breast changes and breast hyperplasia? Or is it the same disease?

Patient's question:

What is the difference between small leaf hyperplasia and breast hyperplasia? Is it the same disease? How are these two diseases treated?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, what you said should be a disease, the treatment for hyperplasia of the breast:
  Most in China use traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and herbal treatments, while Western countries often use hormone preparations, vitamins, and, if necessary, surgical treatment.
Herbal medicines include: Xiao Yao Wan, Xiang Fu Wan, Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan, Xiao Jin Pian, Ru Zeng Ning Pian, and Tian Dun Su Pian
Western medicines include:
  1. Hormonal drugs, commonly used ones include: Tamoxifen and Bromocriptine.
  2. Vitamin drugs, such as Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  Life Tips:
  1. First, maintain a calm and stable mood, avoid depression, irritability, and frustration.
  2. Appropriately control fat intake, as it may reduce excessive estrogen levels, so a light diet is recommended.
  3. Eat more foods rich in complex B vitamins, which are beneficial for the liver's metabolism of estrogen.
  4. Actively treat gynecological conditions, such as irregular periods, uterine and ovarian inflammation; avoid induced abortions and maintain a harmonious sex life.
  5. For those with breast tenderness and lumps, it is advisable to have a medical examination and learn self-breast examination techniques for self-care.
  6. For patients who cannot rule out cancer, repeated hospital visits for examination are necessary, and, if needed, a biopsy with pathological sectioning should be performed.
  7. This condition has a long course and tends to recur, so persistent treatment and maintaining a positive attitude are essential.

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