#breast health

[desultory-suggestions]

Just a reminder that if you ever feel a lump or unusual pain in your chest/breasts you should get it checked out just to be safe. Especially if it’s been there for more than a day or two or is causing you discomfort, it’s good to ensure it’s not serious or that if it is you can get the right treatment. Trust your body to know when something is off!

[thebarbaricyawp]

Like my car, I’m getting up there in mileage. First: I got a good report.

But I went for a follow-up mammogram ultrasound today and things are fine. I have a spot in each breast that the doctors are watching. I have a history of dense breast tissue and also benign tumors in other parts of my body, so I’m hoping that’s what these are too. Today’s scan show no changes in 6 months, but the doctors are watching and ordered one more ultrasound in 6 months to be sure. Then I will return to normal screening.

What I’m saying is that I’m medically lumpy.

PS-I’m taking the number pattern as a good sign.

[sweaterkittensahoy]

Had to get the boob squish today (no concerns, just 41). Saw these posters in the changing room and loved them. Great use of understandable visuals to help educate people on breast health.

Also, "know your lemons" is a cute slogan.

[imams-diary]

Breast pain before your period? It’s common & linked to hormonal changes. But when should you worry? 👇

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[cass-cass-erole]

Hello!

I’m just writing this as a health reminder kinda. I had a breast cancer scare and it was not fun. But I’m fine it wasn’t cancer it was just a cyst and it’s gone. But I think that it’s important to give your breasts a regular checkup on your own. But I don’t want this post to give anybody a panic attack about their own health. I just thought it would be helpful to remind people. Everyone just try and be healthy. I hope everyone has a good day too. Bye!

[bearfoottruck]

FANFIC UPDATE 10-18-2024:

Since this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I did a Sonic fic to celebrate. It's called Walking the Walk (Fanfiction, AO3). I also did a hot and spicy Shadamy one-shot called Let's Get That Out of Your System (Fanfiction, AO3). Speaking of Shadamy, The Emerald City Ripper (Fanfiction, AO3) has reached its conclusion. Other than that, I have plenty more updates: Gonna Kiss You On the Boulevard (Fanfiction, AO3), Wir sind Menschen, A Rebel Finds His Gloria (Fanfiction, AO3), Motorman: Tales of Motobug & Dirt Noir (Fanfiction, AO3) and Russian Winter, Broken Hearts.

[thescrumblingmidwife]

is it normal for your breasts to leak if you've never had kids? (17)

Hi Anon,

What you're referring to is called galactorrhea. We break the causes down into physiologic (caused by a normal physical process, usually pregnancy and lactation), pharmacologic (caused by a medicine), or pathologic (caused by an underlying disease or disorder somewhere in the body).

There are a few physiologic causes of galactorrhea in a nulligravid (never-pregnant) person, and sometimes the cause is just "idiopathic" (it's your normal but we don't know why). That said, it's not typical, and your doctor will want to rule out any pathologic causes. Most causes are totally benign (not a risk to your health), but it's good to know why it's happening.

Your doctor will want to take your medical history and ask you about your menstrual cycle, any other symptoms you might be having, as well as some questions about what the discharge is like, whether it comes from both breasts, whether you need to touch your breasts for it to come out or if it does it spontaneously, etc. Your doctor will also do an examination and a little bloodwork to see if you have hyperprolactinemia (too much of the hormone prolactin). If you do have elevated prolactin, they may want to do more bloodwork or imaging of your head to see if you have a small benign (noncancerous) tumor on the pituitary, called a prolactinoma. The treatment for this is usually just some medication. It's nothing to be afraid of.

Please let your pediatrician/doctor know the next time you see them!

[evilwriter37]

Hmmmmm just found a red-purple lump on my right breast. I don’t like that at all. It’s not painful, but I’m going to the doctor tomorrow to get it checked out.

[true-anr]

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[mcatmemoranda2]

Hmm. I have a pt with hx of PCOS who had B/L galactorrhea. I saw some milky discharge during the exam and checked her hormones. Prolactin level is normal. Apparently, you can still have galactorrhea even with normal prolactin levels and nothing needs to be done, but you could still give a PRL antagonist.

Incidence — The serum prolactin concentration is often normal in females who present with galactorrhea. In the largest series of patients presenting with galactorrhea, prolactin was normal in 46 percent. The likelihood that the prolactin is normal is even higher if menses are normal. No cause of this phenomenon has been documented, but often it represents persistent milk secretion following resolution of a previously elevated prolactin, most commonly after nursing or drug-induced hyperprolactinemia. Galactorrhea in the absence of hyperprolactinemia is not the result of any ongoing disease.

Diagnosis — The first step in diagnosis is to be sure the breast secretion is clear or milky. Green or black fluid also usually represents milk, which can be confirmed by staining the fluid for fat. Blood in the fluid is a reason for referral for evaluation of a breast tumor. If the fluid is milk, the next step is to measure the serum prolactin concentration. If the prolactin is elevated, the cause should be sought, as described above. If the prolactin is not elevated, there is no ongoing disease and no further tests are needed. Other causes of nipple discharge are discussed elsewhere.

Treatment — Galactorrhea in the absence of hyperprolactinemia usually does not need to be treated, because it is not associated with ongoing disease and it is usually not bothersome. For the unusual patient whose galactorrhea occurs spontaneously and to a degree that causes staining of the clothes, treatment with a low dose of dopamine agonist, such as 0.25 mg of cabergoline twice a week, will reduce the prolactin concentration to below normal and reduce or eliminate the galactorrhea.

[niramaithermalytix]

Fuel Your Fight Against Breast Cancer

"Foods That Help Fight Breast Cancer": Some foods can help your body stay healthy and strong. Try adding leafy greens, berries, garlic, and turmeric to your meals. These foods are packed with nutrients that may help protect against breast cancer.

[evilwriter37]

Decided I’m going to try hot compresses for a day or two before I go to the doctor for that lump. Let’s see if that does anything.

[iscanbreast]

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[beauty-health-fit]

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