Most of the pathologies of breast disease refers to benign. Is no exception and breast cysts. Unfortunately, in recent years more and more frequently diagnosed pathology is similar. Besides single and multiple formations encountered breast cysts. But there is no reason to panic, because no one will ever offer for a given diagnosis radical treatment (ie, amputation of the breast).

Nothing disturbs a woman as breast disease. Female breast - is the pride and beauty of each of the fair sex, and if you do have problems with the breasts, panic is inevitable.

About breast cysts

Cyst - a cavernous education, which is surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue and filled with secret ducts (liquid). There are solitary (single) and multiple cysts (multiple structures). And if a single cyst localized in some breast, then multiple often arranged immediately in both. Typically, multiple small cysts have a small diameter (less than polusantimetra). When polycystic breast disease (Reclus) multiple cysts of various sizes merge with each other, thereby forming one large formation of several chambers separated by partitions. The longer there is a cyst, the denser it becomes a capsule.

Causes of multiple cysts in mammary glands

All causes cysts in mammary glands are reduced to hormonal imbalance in the body. These include:

• family history (the presence of benign breast disease on the maternal side);
• Different endocrine pathology (diabetes, thyroid disease and adrenal glands);
• gynecological problems (uterine fibroids, ovarian cyst Ovarian cysts - normal or dangerous? Endometriosis, inflammatory diseases of uterus and appendages);
• obesity (as it is known, adipose tissue produces estrogen, which disrupts the relationship between the latter and progesterone);
• abortion (sudden termination of pregnancy leads to a hormonal crash);
• lack of birth;
• constant stress;
• hormonal drugs;
• continuous and regular sun exposure (sunlight ovaries and adipose tissue begin to intensively produce estrogens);
• chest injury, including surgery on the breast;
• welcome hot tubs, poor working conditions (working in the hot shop).

How does multiple cysts breast

Multiple cysts of mammary glands of small size are often asymptomatic. Often, a woman alone, breast palpation can detect several entities in one or both breasts. There may be discharge from the nipple of different colors, if a cyst formed in the main milk ducts. Also troubling chest pain Chest pain is one symptom - a lot of diseases Which typically has a clear relationship with the menstrual cycle. The pain can be aching, pulling, Expander character and give the neck or arms. The pain is worse or occur before menstruation, so many women regard it as a manifestation of premenstrual syndrome.

Complication multiple, as well, and single breast cysts may be their infection and abscess. In this case, increased body temperature, chest pain worse, symptoms of intoxication (nausea, weakness, malaise).

Treatment

Treatment of multiple cysts breast conservative. First set the cause of hormonal disorders, so treatment of the disease is carried out together with the endocrinologist. In identifying hormonal disorders following treatment. Women with excess body weight is recommended to normalize weight (exercise, diet). Also assigned different sedative drugs (so-stress How to beat stress? Create an oasis   only aggravates the situation). If the patient had a history of breast cancer Breast cancer: what every woman needs to know   or after diagnostic puncture contents were found abnormal cells, then held sectoral resection of breast.

Anna Sozinova

During pregnancy, a woman's breast is changed under the influence of hormones. This physiological process - the body is preparing to feed the unborn child. All these changes are often manifested as pain in the chest, which appear from the first weeks of gestation.

What happens to the mammary glands during pregnancy

The mammary glands of women under the influence of hormones is a growth of connective tissue and glandular ducts. As a result, it changes the consistency of the mammary glands and their sensitivity. The growth and development of the mammary glands takes place under the influence of female sex hormones (estrogen and progesterone), which are produced first in the ovaries, and starting in the second trimester of pregnancy, the placenta. The secretion of milk is influenced by prolactin (lyuteotropnogo) pituitary hormone. Mammary More blood flows, and the increased number of blood vessels, particularly small ones, which supply blood to small areas of glandular tissue.

During pregnancy there is also a delay in the body and the accumulation of various mineral substances which affect the water exchange. During pregnancy, the body is water retention. All this leads to swelling and thus an increase in size of the mammary glands. This also increases the sensitivity of the breast, all this leads to some painful.

There is also swelling, darkening and a sharp increase in the sensitivity of the nipple, some of them in the last trimester of pregnancy begins to stand colostrum. The nipples are very painful and sensitive to even minor injury (such as synthetic fabrics bra). All this is included in the concept of physiological norm - the body prepares for feeding the child. These changes in the mammary glands are both the prevention of cancer - pregnancy and breast-feeding prevents the development of breast cancer Breast cancer: what every woman needs to know .

The changes in the mammary glands during pregnancy in women's feelings

Soreness in the breasts are particularly common in the first trimester of pregnancy, that is, for the first twelve weeks. Every woman can be a pain of varying degrees: someone insignificant, while individual women, characterized by an increased sensitivity may occur and considerable pain. It may be tingling and a feeling of fullness in the breasts that concern permanently or only when touched to the chest. Sometimes the pain becomes very strong, it is often associated with the emergence of common edema. In some cases, the mammary glands are particularly sensitive to the cold.

Special different nipple sensitivity, but it has unique characteristics. Some women do not notice any changes in the chest, while for others, these changes are a source of constant pain and experiences.

By the beginning of the second trimester of pregnancy discomfort in the breast reduced. The second trimester of pregnancy in general is the most quiet time, during which a woman begins to blossom and new way to feel her pregnancy.

How to reduce pain and discomfort

All changes in the breasts are preparing for breastfeeding baby Breastfeeding - a personal choice . So too protect nipples from any actions you should not, on the contrary, during pregnancy should wear their bras cotton fabric, which will be slightly massaged teats and prepare them for feeding the child. After all, the baby will grab the nipple with the areola and actively suck milk. If the skin in the nipple is a very gentle, in the first days of feeding will lead to the appearance of nipple cracks and abrasions.

Nevertheless, the bra is largely dependent breast tenderness. If it is chosen correctly, the size does not contain seeds and rough seams, made of natural fabric with wide straps, it can greatly reduce the sensitivity of the mammary glands. This bra can be worn during a night's sleep Dreams: how to understand our dreams   - This will also help to reduce the sensitivity of the mammary glands, as to improve blood circulation in the area. The ideal situation is special bras for pregnant, but with an increase in breast size bra should be changed.

It is necessary to carefully monitor the cleanliness of the breast, as during pregnancy decreased immunity and they can penetrate the infection. To do this, take a shower every day and gently (very gently) rubbing nipples special glove made of coarse cotton fabric. This should be done carefully, without injuring themselves breasts. With soap breasts should be washed no more than twice a week.

If you come from the chest clear discharge Transparent allocation when they are normal? It is possible to lay a special bra pads, which are sold for this purpose at the pharmacy.

In prenatal woman show exercises to strengthen the muscles and ligaments of the chest, with regular exercise will improve the performance of these state of the ligaments that support the breasts, their blood supply, the outflow of venous blood and lymph, and thus reduce puffiness. All this will lead to a reduction in pain and discomfort in the breast.

Galina Romanenko