What breast symptoms do you have?

Breast symptoms
Do you get breast problems regularly? Do you live with lumpy tender breasts? Have you had a long history of breast issues?
Our breasts are like a health indicator. They are dynamic, hormonal and reflect our state of health.
What conditions do we see?
Fibrocystic tissue - lumpy, painful, full, congested, cyclical. Can last years. Benign condition, reflection of not clearing out the toxins and hormones in the breast. Affected by lack of sleep, stress, anxiety, exhaustion. Benign condition. Raises susceptibility.
Glandular hormonal tissue – swollen, tender/painful breasts, cyclical. Reflects hormonal imbalance, often oestrogen dominance. You may also have a history of thyroid issues, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, chronic fatigue, adrenal exhaustion. Increased risk.
Discharge – can be clear, milky, yellow, green, brown, red. May be spontaneous or when squeezed. May be due to infection, stimulation, blocked duct, papilloma, medication (eg antidepressants). Usually benign and rarely, breast cancer. Can be present for years.
Inversion – one or both nipples. Can be there permanently, or in one/both breasts suddenly. If an inversion occurs suddenly in one nipple, may indicate a possible breast cancer.
Change of Shape – dimple, hollow, pucker in one part of one breast. May indicate cancer. Saggyness not counted.
Breastfeeding problems - recurrent severe mastitis can cause scarring and weakness in the breast tissue. If you have a baby who suddenly stopped feeding from one breast, or had children who refused to feed from one breast, this may indicate a possible chemical change. Both increase susceptibility.
History of breast issues – long term issues where one breast behaves differently to the other breast. Often may not show up on a mammogram. Increases susceptibility.
Breast operations – cosmetic, benign or malignant conditions. Can interfere with normal vascular and lymph drainage. Increases susceptibility.

Management: Think about improving your breast health. Have an annual clinical exam with your doctor, check your breast health with regular breast imaging, do vigorous breast massage and work with your wellness practitioner to keep your risk low. Improve your diet – eliminate/reduce grains, sugars, caffeine, dairy. Increase vegetables, fruit, super foods. Release stress, exercise, be happy, sleep well.