WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 1997: Re: breast changes

Re: breast changes

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 12 May 1997 18:16:35 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 12 May 1997, Shelly wrote: >
>I have had what seems like "engorged glands" in only one breast for at
>LEAST half the month for the last 5 months. I also have a milky
>discharge in both breasts. I am 30, and stopped nursing my third child
>2 1/2 years ago. Does this fall into the range of normal fibrocystic
>condition? I have made an appt. with my MD but would like to do my
>homework first.

Presuming your cycles are normal, the appropriate follow up at this point would be to have a thorough breast exam and a couple of blood tests. These tests would be able to rule in or rule out excessive production of a hormone from the pituitary gland which could cause this. The tests are: serum prolactin and TSH. If these are normal and the exam is normal, you're OK. (There are several other causes of elevated prolactin or TSH including an incision in the chest wall and some medications. These possibilities should be discussed with a physician.) If either the exam or blood tests are abnormal, further workup is necessary.

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, New York http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/heroes/harveym.htm

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

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