Mastopathy is a disease of the mammary glands characterized by active growth of pathological tissues. The disease is classified according to the foci and the nature of benign neoplasms. Cystic mastopathy is a diffuse fibrous-cystic form, but with the predominant growth of cysts, hollow seals filled with connective fluid.
Since the main cause of mastopathy is hormonal imbalance, the growth and size of the cysts, as well as their soreness, depends on the menstrual cycle, or rather on the estrogen content in the body. The formation of cysts is typical for postmenopausal women, so only 25% of women of childbearing age and 60% of post-menopausal women face this type of mastopathy.
In addition to the violation of hormonal balance, the cystic breast mastopathy can be provoked by the following reasons:
presence of gynecological diseases - myomas, fibromas, chronic adnexitis , endometriosis, polycystic ovaries;- genetic predisposition;
- absence of birth;
- Abortion, abortion;
- age of first delivery after 30;
- short period of breastfeeding (less than 5 months) or lack of it;
- mechanical injuries - blows, falls;
- stress, neurosis, depression;
- improper use of hormonal drugs;
- inadequate contraception;
- endocrine disorders;
- violations of the liver, thyroid gland;
- use of alcohol, smoking.
Cystic Mastopathy - Symptoms
There are following signs of cystic mastopathy:
- pain in the mammary glands , beginning just before menstruation and stopping after. It arises from the retention of fluid in the tissues due to the high concentration in the blood of progesterone;
- chest tightening, which is detected by palpation or ultrasound examination;
- discharge from the mammary glands , which can be purulent, succulent, bloody or colostrictive.
Cystic Mastopathy - Treatment
Before treating cystic mastopathy, a comprehensive examination is conducted to ensure that the process is pathological in nature. The fact is that cystic lesions in the chest in women of childbearing age can be considered a variant of the norm if they do not cause anxiety. If the symptoms are pronounced and prevent a woman from living actively and fully, and there is a risk of degeneration of benign tumors into malignant tumors, in such cases, of course, treatment is absolutely necessary. The main method of treatment for mild forms of cystic mastopathy is the appointment of diet, vitamins, iodine preparations and, if necessary, correction of physiological cycles. In more serious forms of the disease, hormonal treatment is used. If prolonged and complex treatment of mastopathy does not give the desired result, specialists can decide on a surgical procedure. But the operation will only help to eliminate the symptoms - foci of cystic tissue, and not the causes of mastopathy.
Diet for cystic mastopathy
Many do not perceive the diet as a serious treatment and in vain, because with mastopathy, nutrition correction can help
The fact is that one of the causes of hormonal imbalance can be the abuse of methylxanthines - substances that are abundantly present in coffee, tea, coca-cola, chocolate. In addition, caffeine promotes fluid retention in the body. Also mastopathy and even breast cancer are associated with sluggish bowel function, so nutrition should be directed to its activation and stimulation. It is necessary to exclude from the diet fried, smoked, salted and so on and give preference to healthy food with a predominance of high fiber content.