Signs of mastopathy in women - symptoms, causes and treatment

Fibro-cystic lesions that affect the tissue structure of the mammary glands are determined in medical practice as mastopathy. Under the pathological effect in the female breast begin to form small nodules in the form of granular formations. Basically, these neoplasms give a woman discomfort and are painful. Despite the benign nature of the neoplasm, specialists admit the risk of degeneration into an oncological process.

Neurohumoral regulation directly affects the activation of the disease. Breast growth occurs under the influence of certain hormones. The most important are estrogens, progesterone. From the indicators of these hormones, the state of the gland and the absence of any pathologies depend. In the case of hormonal disorders, the probability of mastopathy is high.

Signs and main symptoms

To what extent the form of the disease is observed in a woman, the severity of the underlying symptoms will depend. It is also important to take into account the psychoemotional state, the presence of additional pathologies, complications.

The main sign of mastopathy is a pain in the mammary glands. However, the nature and intensity can vary. The primary manifestation of mastopathy is characterized by the onset of pain syndrome only during the next menstruation, then the condition and sensations in the chest stabilize.

Important! Many women absolutely do not pay attention to the appearance of pain in the chest, considering this a normal sign of the premenstrual period. On the contrary, it is necessary to conduct a detailed palpation of the area of ​​the chest circumference, and then to consult a mammologist.

Soreness can manifest itself as a dull or drawing pain, sometimes the pain can be acute or aching at all. Some patients report such severe soreness( the touch becomes extremely unpleasant).The appearance of uncomfortable sensations by the stagnation of blood in the peripheral veins, which leads to swelling of the tissues and a slight increase in the volume of the glands, is explained.

In addition, fibroids will exert strong pressure on the nerve roots that are located in the chest. This explains the increased sensitivity of tissues. On the fact of completion of menstruation, soreness itself disappears. It should be noted that as the disease progresses, pain sensations will become stronger each time, especially before menstruation. The woman's state of health will deteriorate significantly:

• there is a noticeable problem with sleeping;
• the woman will be irritable and nervous;
• possible unmotivated aggressiveness;
• chest pain will irradiate to the subscapular area.

Statistics! Almost 15% of all sick women noted the absence of any unpleasant sensations in the chest at the initial stages of mastopathy.

The lack of pain is associated with the individual characteristics and the level of pain threshold in a woman. Therefore, in some patients, the degree of chest pain will be maximum at the initial stage, while in others, the symptomatology is minimal.

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Signs of mastopathy

Symptom	Short description
Painful sensations	In the first stage of mastopathy, tenderness in the chest will occur only in the premenstrual period. Then, with the development of pathology, pain will be observed much more often
Breast engorgement	Because of venous congestion, swelling may occur. In this case, the mammary glands increase to 15% of the total volume. There is an increased sensitivity up to the impossibility of palpation
Allocations	One of the signs of mastopathy are discharge, which can be of different intensity. To check the presence of excreta, you should press on the nipple. But, often the intensity of excretions is high, so they can be noticed even without the need to press on the chest. The color of the excretions is different: is white; brown; with a green tint; barely bloody; transparent. Distinctions with blood splotches represent the expressed danger. Such a sign is evidence of an oncological process. This symptom can not be ignored, as in normal discharge from the glands should be absent, without taking into account the lactation period
. Nasal neoplasms	Monthly a woman needs to palpate the area of ​​the mammary glands( there are special probing schemes).Therefore, if a seal is found, which is not a typical phenomenon, you should immediately go to the mammologist

Attention! Symptomatic of mastopathy is not always pronounced, so many women discover pathology in later stages.

There are two types of mastopathy that has distinctive symptoms:

1. Fibroadenomatosis diffuse .This type of pathology is typical for women of young age. At inspection at the girl the enlarged breast with signs of nagging is revealed. At palpation it is possible to grope a small granularity. The mammary glands are very painful, up to the necessity of taking painkillers.
2. Nodal mastopathy .This type of pathology directly depends on the diffuse type, since in the absence of effective timely treatment, nodal mastopathy is formed. Palpation reveals nodal neoplasms or cystic densities. This lobulation is not noted at all.

This is important! Some patients are diagnosed with seals up to 7 centimeters in diameter. The cyst is confirmed by clear contours and borders, it is not associated with the circumferential tissue, they are oval in shape.

Reasons for

Hormonal imbalance is the main etiologic factor that affects the development of the disease. Hormonal problems are determined by the following points:

• ovarian dysfunction;
• inadequate progesterone production;
• is an excess of estrogen.

Attention! Estrogen, a hormone responsible for the active growth of the epithelium. In parallel, estrogen is able to activate fibroblasts.

In the course of development of pathology, hyperprolactinemia and the increase of prostaglandins are of particular importance. But, despite this, experts say that mastopathy does not develop rapidly. For a full manifestation of the disease, several years are necessary, as well as the impact of additional negative factors.

What contributes to the development of pathology:

1. Puberty at a very early age. When girls begin active puberty with early menstruation, then the body undergoes atypical hormonal restructuring, so the condition of the mammary glands can be exposed in the future to the risk factor. Delayed menopause. In the case of termination of menstruation in a woman after 55 years, the development of mastopathy is possible, since there is an active hormonal effect.
2. Interruption of pregnancy( natural or artificial).Unplanned hormonal decline and hormonal changes lead to the development of pathological processes in the chest.
3. Absence of children throughout life. If a woman did not give birth, then hormonal disorders in the breast are also observed.
   

   Stages of mastopathy

4. Violation of the lactation period. By these means premature termination of breastfeeding or complete failure.
5. The heredity factor. If the maternal line in women observed neoplasm of benign or malignant nature, then there is a risk factor for the formation of mastopathy.
6. Women at risk are older than 35 years old.
7. The development of mastopathy is also affected by bad habits( especially smoking).
8. Stressful situations have a direct effect on the endocrine system, and, consequently, on hormonal failure.
9. Incorrectly selected underwear( tight, uncomfortable bras can lead to pathological lesions in the mammary glands).
10. Iodine Deficiency Disorders.
11. Consequences of taking hormonal contraception.
12. Gynecological ailments( endometriosis, amenorrhea).Obesity and overweight. Fat tissue can be regarded as a special store of estrogens.
13. Tumor neoplasm of the pituitary gland.
14. Sexual problems. Lack of activity leads to stagnant processes and impaired ovarian performance.

Danger of mastopathy

It is worth noting that despite the hormonal nature of the disease, pathology itself does not pass, therefore, immediate treatment is required. The risk of degeneration of a benign neoplasm into an oncological lesion of the mammary gland is not ruled out.

Although mastopathy belongs to the category of benign pathologies, experts still regard it as a precancerous condition. That is why, women suffering from mastitis should have regular checkups with a mammologist. High risk threatens a woman if cystic changes occur. Another of the consequences is the inflammatory process, which can lead to infection of the pathological neoplasm with subsequent suppuration.

About the symptoms of mastopathy will tell the doctor-mammologist.

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