Breast Pain
Alternate Names : Breast Tenderness, Mastalgia, Mastodynia, Pain - Breast
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Breast Pain: Prevention
Wear a well-fitting brassiere for support, especially if your breasts are large.
Perform monthly breast self-examination 3-5 days after your period (when the breast tissue is the least tender). This is important to feel for any changes in your breast tissue. If you detect any change from the previous month, it is important to notify your doctor.
Having fibrocystic breast tissue, mastitis, or breast tenderness related to PMS does not put you at increased risk for breast cancer. Having fibrocystic breasts does, however, make your self-exam more confusing since there are many lumps and bumps. Some general ways to prevent breast cancer for all women, in addition to performing monthly breast self-exams, include:
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Exercise regularly
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Reduce fat intake
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Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and other high fiber foods
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Limit alcoholic beverages to no more than 1 to 1 1/2 per day.
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