Cysts are common benign changes that appear in most women between the ages of 15 and 50, and usually they have fluid inside.
Most often, the presence of cyst in the breast does not cause symptoms, going unnoticed by the woman, but in some cases it can cause pain and feeling of weight in the breast. However, when the cyst grows or when there are several small cysts, the following symptoms may occur:
- Diffuse pain throughout the breast;
- Presence of one or several lumps in the breast, which can be perceived by touch;
- Feeling of weight in the breast;
- Breast swelling.
The cyst can affect one or both breasts, and it usually increases in size during the menstrual period, reducing again soon afterwards.
Diagnosis and treatment
The diagnosis of cysts in the breast is made through mammographic ultrasound or mammography examinations, through which the doctor identifies the problem and assesses the size of the cyst.
In general, the cysts are benign and do not require treatment, but if the woman feels pain due to her size, the doctor can perform a needle puncture to remove the fluid that forms the cyst, which eliminates the problem.
The cyst in the breast is neither a cancer nor a health hazard. They are considered normal and tend to appear during the woman's fertile period, especially during menstruation.
To learn more about the severity of the problem, see also:
- When the nodule in the breast is not severe
- Can cyst in the breast become cancer?
