Breast Pain

Question 1

When does cyclical breast pain tend to occur?

Answer 1

2 weeks before menstruation and then settles during mesntrual period

Question 2

What are symptoms of cyclical breast pain?

Answer 2

Bilateral and generalised
Heaviness
Aching

Question 3

What age is non-cyclical breast pain more common in?

Answer 3

40-50 years

Question 4

What are causes of non-cyclical breast pain?

Answer 4

Medications - e.g. contraception
infection
pregnancy

Question 5

What are the 3 main things to exclude with breast pain

Answer 5

1. Cancer
2. Infection
3. Pregnancy

Question 6

What is management of cyclical breast pain

Answer 6

Supportive bra
NSAIDs
Avoid caffeine
Heat to the area
Hormonal treatments under specialist guidance