To keep healthy, a woman needs to better understand my body and the processes that happen to him. Although today access to information is virtually unlimited, many are often unable to answer important questions about their own Breasts.
It’s time to learn the facts, debunk the myths and become a little more relaxed and confident.
1. Why before menstruation chest gets all tight?
This is due to the increase in the level of female sex hormones (estrogen and progesterone) that occurs 1-2 weeks before the onset of menstruation. And if you suffer from PMS, most likely the Breasts will also become hypersensitive and painful. In order not to provoke negative symptoms, during menstruation refrain from caffeine and cigarettes.
2. Why is there nipple hair?
In different periods of life we have hormonal surges, because the growth of hair around the nipples is the norm. The areola has hair follicles, and some women are more prone to awakening. However, the concern is hirsutism excessive hair growth in male pattern (on the chin, upper chest, abdomen, back).
If the doctor ultrasound there was even the slightest doubt of the purity of the formation in the breast will need to re-ultrasound and to visit the oncologist.
3. Why is one breast bigger than the other?
Paired organs, which include the mammary glands, are never mirror images of each other. The difference in size is normal. However, if a distinct change in refer to mammologu: this can be a symptom of mastitis or other diseases.
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4. Why itchy nipples?
Normal nipples should not itch: most often this symptom is a sign of dryness or the presence of microtrauma. Sometimes itchy nipples is a sign of eczema. In this case, it is accompanied by reddening and peeling. Eczema of the nipples often occurs during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
Readers ‘ questions Hello in Feb 2011 I found a painless lump in her breast. I was sent for an ultrasound, but uzist long thumbing through a book on wrote in the conclusion of education in the breast and recommended to go to the oncologist 18 October 2013, 17:25 Hello in Feb 2011 I found a painless lump in her breast. I was sent for an ultrasound, but uzist long thumbing through a book on wrote in the conclusion of education in the breast and recommended to go to the oncologist. The oncologist felt the breast and said it was a small fibroma of 0.5-0.7 cm in diameter. To touch it is not necessary to root, it will not, and a year or 2 to come with a new ultrasound and see it in dynamics. They say she can disappear, and if it is to grow, then cut it out. In June 2011, I zaberemenila now time I have 33 weeks. The whole pregnancy there is leukocytosis in the blood (10 of 12.7 weeks, 32 weeks of 21.7). I have repeatedly sent to the hematologist, hematologist but only says that after birth, the analysis should be repeated, everything should return to normal. Hematologist I gave blood platelets, everything is fine. Only here 21,7 leukocytes and myelocytes 2; I wanted to know if the fibroids in the breast to affect the white cells or not? I know that the cold can, but I just gave blood on the first day of a cold. In nephrostogram state of leukocytes was 18… but that was a month ago. View answer
To avoid dryness of the nipples, use moisturizing creams, balms and coconut oil.
5. Do deodorants cause breast cancer?
Another medical myth: use of a deodorant, which contains organic aluminum salts that clog sweat glands and ducts, turning healthy cells breast cancer. But today there is no medical research which would confirm this theory. One concern less!
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6. How often breast lump be a threat?
In 8 of 10 cases of breast lump are not dangerous, but to understand this, you need to carefully analyze your menstrual cycle.
If you found the lump before menstruation, the more likely he’ll disappear before the completion of hormones cause the growth of nodules in the tissues of the breast, but these benign cysts resolve after a few days. If you feel a lump in her breast is constant regardless of the cycle, be sure to see a doctor: ultrasound, mammography and other tests will clarify the situation.
Severe pain in the chest most often when mastitis inflammation of the mammary gland or mastitis. But the oncologist (gynecological oncologist) should see!
7. When we should conduct the breast self-exam?
A woman is obliged to thoroughly learn your body. The first self-examination can be intimidating, but once you are better acquainted with the breast tissue, their normal structure and seals, you can easily recognize possible anomalies.
The best time to check the breast first week after menstruation, when hormonal changes in the glandular tissues are declining. Most doctors recommend self-examination every month.
8. At what age need to make your first mammogram?
Doctors still have not come to a consensus when to start and how often to undergo mammogram. The American College of obstetricians and gynecologists claims that the first procedure is to do in 40 years, and then be screened every two years. Since 50 years to check the chest each year. The American organization of cancer are advised to visit mammologist with the age of 45 and 55 undergo diagnostics every year.
Readers ‘ questions Hello!My name is Sveta,I would like to know how we can help mom,she is 45 years old 18 October 2013, 17:25 Hello!My name is Sveta,I would like to know how we can help mom,she’s 45 years old..she is suffering pains in the chest and constantly claims that she had a tumor,I not speak the truth,I’m an only child and I’m afraid to lose my mum..help me please.want to know what it is.I know that she often suffers from pain in the chest,she saw mastodinon,but it helps her not really,she was putting cabbage leaves,saw all sorts of grain…I hear her cry because of the pain,to go to the hospital does not want, is afraid of operation,but she thinks she’s all bad..I want a sister or brother,but I am afraid that maybe something bad impact on the mother’s pregnancy,and besides, she says that later.. she has a sharp pain in my chest,sometimes can’t even touch( answer me please.. thanks in advance.. View answer
Still unable to decide? Consider the individual risks of breast cancer.
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Close relatives diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Early onset of menstruation (before 12 years).
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Late first pregnancy (after 30 years).
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The body mass index more than 30.
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A sedentary lifestyle.
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The presence of other breast diseases (mastitis, mastopathy).
9. What external factors hurt our chest?
Important criminals that threatens the health of the female breast: low levels of vitamin D, frequent use of fatty meat, fried foods, alcohol, obesity, lack of physical activity. We should not forget about the pathogenic environmental factors: radiation, chemicals, industrial emissions and other pollutants that make breast tissue more susceptible to disease.
If close relatives had breast cancer, beginning 20 years once a year should undergo screening breast examination.
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10. What should we do to avoid breast cancer?
4 useful things that you must do for your chest:
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There are more colorful plant foods.
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To limit the use of alcohol.
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Regularly doing exercises.
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To control weight.