Patient's question:
The breasts are not very comfortable, always feeling a bit painful. After a thorough examination, they said that this is mammary hyperplasia. However, this condition is getting worse now. It really hurts before and after menstruation, which makes me very painful. What is the difference between mammary hyperplasia and breast cysts?Doctor's answer:
Hypertrophic mammary glands and mammary cysts are relatively common gynecological diseases, and these conditions are all benign inflammatory. Most patients with hypertrophic mammary glands have no symptoms and are discovered during health check-ups. A very small number of patients experience breast tenderness and pain before and after menstruation. Hypertrophic mammary glands generally do not require treatment, and symptomatic relief can be achieved by taking blood-activating drugs. Regular follow-up with mammography is recommended. In contrast, mammary cysts are fluid-filled masses that require surgical treatment.