There are four benefits for women to touch their breasts frequently

1. Early detection of lumps and lesions

Many women have a misunderstanding that there is no problem if there is a lump on the breast but it does not hurt or itch, and that it may be a problem only if it hurts. However, in the opinion of gynecologists, breast lumps that do not hurt or itch should not be taken lightly. Painless breast lumps happen to be one of the characteristics of breast cancer, so they should never be taken lightly.

Generally speaking, breast lumps caused by inflammation will be accompanied by local redness, swelling, heat and distension, while proliferative lumps will be characterized by premenstrual distension and pain. However, breast cancer lumps do not cause obvious pain or even no feeling in the early stages. Pain symptoms only appear when local skin ulcers appear in the late stages, but it is often too late at this time. Therefore, ask your friends or loved ones to help you feel it. If you can touch a lump that is painless or itchy, don’t be lucky enough to think it is a benign cyst. It may be the first warning from the breast bomb - breast cancer.

2. Early detection of fibrocystic disease

Touch it every day to feel the "alarm". Fibrocystic breast is the most common type of benign breast tumor, and is most common in young women aged 18-25. Generally speaking, fibrocystic lesions rarely develop into malignant changes. Some may develop into sarcomas, but it is rare for them to turn into breast cancer. The most obvious feature of fibrocystic lesions is the breast lump, and most of the time there is only one feature, the lump. They are usually 1-3 cm in size, feel smooth and firm to the touch, have clear boundaries, have no adhesions to the surrounding breast tissue, are highly mobile, and have a sliding feel.

Generally speaking, cysts mostly occur on one breast and on the outer edge, and they will not change with the arrival of menstruation, especially for adolescent women. If you feel that you also have fibrocystic cysts, this is a very common phenomenon. You just need to go to the hospital for a check-up and confirm that it is a benign fibrocystic cyst and no special treatment is required.

3. Early detection of breast hyperplasia

Check for breast hyperplasia every month. Breast hyperplasia is a lump that appears on both sides of the breast. They vary in size and are in the shape of flakes or nodules. Most patients are women aged 25-45 years old. Breast hyperplasia is often accompanied by premenstrual breast tenderness, which is also painful to touch, and the size and shape of the breast lumps may change cyclically with menstruation.

This pain will gradually disappear when the menstrual period ends. Most of the causes of breast hyperplasia are caused by endocrine disorders, so the first principle is to regulate the endocrine system. Combined with dietary adjustments and constipation treatment, breast hyperplasia can be improved.

4. Early detection of breast cancer

Breast cancer mostly occurs in middle-aged and elderly women aged 45-70. Breast cancer also manifests as breast lumps, which are mostly pebble-shaped, round or oval. They are hard as stone, the surface of the tumor is not smooth, the mobility is poor, and they are easily adhered to the skin and surrounding tissues. The tumor can grow rapidly and can grow indefinitely to a very large size. The ipsilateral axillary lymph nodes are often enlarged.

When you find an irregular lump in your breast, you should go to the hospital immediately for examination and confirmation. Generally, Chinese medicine is used for treatment in the early stages. If the situation is not optimistic, surgery will be performed. In fact, most women have fibrocystic disease, but because many people know that cysts are a common problem, they don’t take it seriously even if they feel a cyst. However, fibrocystic disease can be benign or malignant, and it is very easy to confuse it with mastitis and breast cancer. In addition, because it is common, people will gradually turn a blind eye to it. Therefore, fibrocystic disease is by no means a condition that can be ignored. If you care about yourself, you should have the courage to face up to the problem and don’t avoid seeing a doctor because of shyness.

Breast self-examination for health testing

1. Observation

Stand with your arms hanging down at your sides and observe the shape of your breasts to see if the normal curved outline becomes irregular, if there are any orange peel-like dimples, or if there is a small depression, and if there is any liquid overflowing from the nipple when squeezed.

2. Touch yourself

Touch the breasts first, then the armpits, and use the pads of your middle and index fingers to fully examine the breasts in one direction.

3. Supine examination

Lie flat on the bed, with the nipple as the center, use your fingertips to massage the skin in a clockwise circular motion. When checking, apply even force, so that your fingers can touch the ribs.

4. Place your right arm under your head

The breast tissue under your arm will move toward the center of your chest. Use your left hand to check your right breast for lumps, applying a little pressure when touching. This will bring your hand closer to the breast tissue and make it easier to touch. Check the left breast in the same way.