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Women's sexual health
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Lumpy breasts
[Reader Responses]
Originally Published: July 13, 2007
~ Last Updated / Reviewed on: May 16, 2008
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(1) I have lumpy breasts too and its just some glands are lumpy it's not cancer or anything. The way you check is to make sure the lump you feel on one side is also on the other. Then you don't have to worry otherwise make an appointment with a doctor if you're worried or unsure.
[back to top] Hi. I have fibrocystic breast disease, which basically means benign lumpy breasts. I've had this since my early 20's. The lumps come and go in time, and are either fluid-filled or cystic tissue (harder). They can be a little painful when hit the wrong way or hugged hard or at certain times of the month. Every year I get a mammogram plus an ultrasound, because i'm young and have dense tissue. The main reason for this is so that the lumps don't hide anything else and they want to see everything to ensure optimum health. Anyway, hope this helps ease your mind, just go see your doctor and they will get you to a specialist. I did have to have a few removed which were rather large, but that was 10 years ago and I don't think they do that any more. It was no big deal to me.
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