Fibrous-cystic mastopathy is a pathology that is predominantly diagnosed in women of childbearing age. The frequency of its occurrence is about 40%. However, in the fair sex, who have gynecological diseases, the probability of this pathology increases to 58%.
What is mastopathy and how dangerous is it?
In fact, these are benign changes that occur in the mammary glands. They are inextricably linked with hormonal disorders. By the nature of the formations there are such forms of mastopathy:
- Mastalgia is the initial form of pathology. At this stage, there are no seals and cysts on the mammary glands. For this form of ailment, strong pain sensations are characteristic.
- Nodal mastopathy - on the chest appear single formations-compaction.
- Diffuse fibrocystic mastopathy of the mammary glands is characterized by the appearance of multiple cysts and nodules. More often they hit both breasts.
According to the microscopic structure, mastopathy can be of the following forms:
- proliferative - there is an intensive division of cells;
- non-proliferative - for a long time the condition remains stable.
The mastopathy itself is not dangerous for a woman. However, this ailment reduces the quality of life of patients. In addition, some experts believe that fibrocystic mastopathy of mammary glands degenerates with time into cancer. There is no common opinion among medical specialists on this issue. Some experts argue that the chances of developing cancer in healthy women and those diagnosed with mastopathy are the same. In this case, all on equal terms.
Nodular mastopathy refers to oncology or not?
This form of pathology (as well as others) can develop into cancer. However, in itself, it is a benign entity. For this reason, constant medical monitoring of the patient's condition is important. In general, nodal mastopathy has the following subspecies:
- lipoma ;
- angioma;
- cyst;
- hematoma;
- fibroadenoma;
- lipogranuloma;
- papilloma within the mammary glands .
Fibrous-Cystic Mastopathy - Causes
The development of this disease is provoked by various factors. Causes of mastitis can be as follows:
- Psychological problems - they include depression, excessive stress and so on.
- Dysfunction of the reproductive system - late pregnancy, early onset of menstruation.
- Chronic liver diseases. When problems arise in the work of this internal organ, the estrogen index increases. As a result, there is fibrocystic mastopathy.
- Metabolic disease. Lack of iodine in the body provokes the development of this pathology.
- Genetic features - if the mother has been diagnosed with this disease, there is a high probability that she will also appear in her daughter.
- Refusal of breastfeeding.
- Hormone therapy - in a zone of high risk those women who take drugs of this group for a long time.
- Problems in sexual life - irregular sex leads to stagnation in the pelvic organs and provokes a hormonal imbalance.
- Wrong way of life - a sitting lifestyle, unhealthy diet, lack of sleep, smoking and so on.
Fibrous-Cystic Mastopathy - Symptoms
For this disease is characterized by a clinical picture. Diffuse fibrocystic mastopathy has such symptoms:
- The presence of seals in the mammary glands. These formations, depending on the stage of the cycle, can change the shape, size and location.
- Strong swelling of the mammary glands.
- Discharge from the nipples. A clear or yellowish liquid appears.
- Enlargement of lymph nodes.
- Pain in the area of mammary glands.
- Common symptoms of ailment are headache, increased body temperature, nausea and weakness.
How to treat fibrocystic mastopathy of the breast?
Before starting to fight this disease, conduct a thorough examination. Such diagnostic tools are often used:
- Ultrasound;
- mammography ;
- biopsy;
- studying the patient's hormonal state;
- blood chemistry.
Fibrous-cystic mastopathy, the treatment of which is always complex, lends itself to conservative or surgical therapy. The first method involves the use of hormonal and nonhormonal therapy. For greater effectiveness, therapy is supplemented by a special diet. From the diet of a woman who is diagnosed with fibrocystic one- or two-sided mastopathy, you need to remove chocolate, coffee, cocoa and fatty foods. Patients must eat sea kale, vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts and fish.
Medicines for fibrocystic mastopathy
Prescribe the scheme of treatment should the doctor. With hormonal therapy, these groups of drugs are prescribed:
- progestogens - Utrozhestan, Primolute, Norkolut, Progestogel;
- androgens - Danazol, Testobromolecite;
- antiestrogens - are more often prescribed Tamoxifen;
- drugs that depress prolactin - Parlodel, Bromocriptine.
Non-hormonal medicine for mastopathy is also used. More often prescribed such drugs:
- Iodine-active;
- Remens;
- Nyz;
- Karsil;
- Mastadione;
- Lasix;
- Eleutherococcus;
- vitamin complexes and so on.
Treatment of fibrocystic mastopathy with folk remedies
Non-traditional medicine offers many effective "drugs" and manipulations that make it easier to condition. These include herbal infusions for ingestion, ointments, tinctures and so on. All the traditional means can be divided into the following groups:
- onkoprotektory - wormwood, birch, cabbage, crayfish;
- immunostimulants - echinacea, elecampane, duckweed.
How to treat fibrocystic mastopathy with a red brush?
Ingredients:
- shredded roots of a red brush - 1 tbsp. spoons;
- water - 200 ml.
Preparation, use:
- The medicinal herb is poured with boiling water.
- Cook the drug 4-5 minutes on low heat.
- Remove the broth from the fire and insist for about an hour.
- Filter the infusion and take 70 ml three times a day.
- The course of treatment is 3 weeks. Then they take a 10-day break and then continue the therapy.
Compresses for mastopathy
Such manipulations are aimed at removing puffiness and reducing pain. In addition, they have a resolving effect. Salt compresses are especially popular. They come in 2 types:
- dry;
- lotions.
If fibrocystic mastopathy of the mammary glands is diagnosed, you should consult a doctor before performing thermal procedures. We need to make sure that the ailment did not develop into a malignant formation, because in this case, warming is prohibited. If the diagnosis of "fibrocystic mastopathy of the breast" is confirmed, the salt should be heated to 70 ° C. Then it needs to be shifted into a linen pouch and attached to the chest. Keep the "lotion" should be until the cooling of the salt.
Mastopathy - when surgery is required?
Surgical intervention involves excision of the affected area of the breast. After the operation, the material is sent for histological examination. If fibro-cystic mastopathy of the mammary glands increases, the treatment is ineffective. In this case, the tumor needs to be removed. The operation can be performed as follows:
- enucleation;
- sectoral resection;
- laser burning.