Cyclical mastalgia Flashcards
1
Q
What is cyclical mastalgia?
A
Cyclical mastalgia is breast tenderness which comes and goes with the monthly menstrual cycle.
2
Q
What are the clinical features of cyclical mastalgia?
A
It is often associated with premenstrual syndrome and commonly may start a few days before the start of the period, subsiding by the end of the period.
3
Q
What is the pathophysiology behind cyclical mastalgia?
A
It is thought to be associated with changes to hormone levels during the menstrual cycle.
Cyclical breast pain may also be associated with fibrocystic changes to the breast presenting as breast “lumpiness” or duct ectasia.
