Patient's question:
Breast tenderness before menstruation, the pain stops when menstruation comes.Doctor's answer:
Galactalgia, also known as simple breast hyperplasia. It is most common in adolescents and young patients, caused by the intense secretion and fluctuation of gonadal hormones. Its characteristic is obvious cyclical breast tenderness, which disappears on its own after menstruation. The pain is primarily localized in the breast, but sometimes it can radiate to the ipsilateral axilla, chest wall, and occasionally even to the back. It often affects sleep, work, and studies, leading to anxiety and emotional agitation in many patients. This type of hyperplasia is a normal physiological phenomenon, and patients should not overworry or rush. As long as they adjust their emotions and maintain balance, elevated endocrine hormones can gradually be corrected, and various symptoms can disappear on their own. If the pain is more pronounced, Chinese herbal medicines with functions of soothing the liver and regulating qi can be taken. After 1-2 courses of treatment, generally good results can be achieved. It is essential to seek examination and treatment in a regular hospital. The hospitals I know include: The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, and The Yongchuan Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University.