What Does Fibrocystic Breasts In An Mammogram Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 25 Jul 2016

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Question : Hi. Age 46. Mammogram 8 months ago. Did have 2 cysts checked by ultrasound and all ok. Now with pain under right nipple. I do know my mammogram said I have moderately fibrocystic breasts. I am very scared and shaking.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing active management required

Detailed Answer:
Hello man, thanks for trusting health care magic.
There is nothing to worry dear as it is common to have such non specific pains in case of fibrocystic disease.
Caffeine cutting can be helpful but in general these cysts disappear only after menopause and till then such minor complaints can be left at one side but still yearly mammograms are worth.
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (10 minutes later)

Thank you for your reply. So this does not sound like cancer?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not. Precancerous

Detailed Answer:
yes. it is not cancer. fibrocystic disease is not a precancerous lesion . it will subside on its own after menopause . there is protective role of folic acid so u can start Folic acid 5 mg one tablet daily . All the best . regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar