Patient's question:
I have had two abortions, one in July and another in September. My last menstrual period was on October 15th, and today is November 1st. I feel a soreness and fullness in my left breast. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
It might be due to breast hyperplasia. From a Western medical perspective, breast hyperplasia is primarily caused by increased estrogen and decreased progesterone. Marriage, childbirth, dietary habits, external living environments, and genetic factors are the main causes of breast disease. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, breast hyperplasia is mainly caused by emotional distress, impaired normal liver qi flow leading to qi stagnation, blood stasis, and phlegm coagulation, as well as imbalanced Chong and Ren meridians, often resulting in menstrual disorders and facial pigmentation. Once diagnosed, it is important to seek treatment as early as possible. It is recommended to visit a hospital for a breast examination.