The nipple hurts a bit

Nipples are located on the chest and are of great significance to women, especially for breastfeeding women, nipples play a vital role. Many women experience pain when their nipples are touched. If this problem occurs, female friends must be careful, because it is most likely caused by the symptom of breast hyperplasia. Below, we will introduce you to the relevant knowledge of breast hyperplasia in detail!

1. Causes

Under the influence of endocrine hormones, especially estrogen and progesterone, the breast will undergo changes in proliferation and involution as the menstrual cycle changes. Due to certain reasons, endocrine hormone metabolism is unbalanced and estrogen levels increase, which can lead to excessive breast tissue proliferation and incomplete restoration. After a period of time, the hyperplastic breast tissue cannot completely disappear, resulting in breast hyperplasia.

2. Clinical manifestations

There are different characteristics in different age groups. The main symptoms of unmarried women, married women without children, and women who have not yet breastfed are breast swelling and pain, which can affect both sides at the same time, but are usually more severe on one side. There is obvious breast pain before menstruation, which is relieved and gradually stops after menstruation. The pain reappears before the next menstruation. The whole breast has a diffuse nodular feeling and is accompanied by tenderness. The main symptoms for women after the age of 35 are breast lumps, with mild breast pain and tenderness that are not related to the menstrual cycle. When you touch the breast with your hands, you can feel nodules of varying sizes, oblate or irregular shapes, and flexible textures. The boundaries are unclear, and there is no adhesion to the skin and deep tissues. The nodules can be pushed. After the age of 45, it often manifests as single or multiple scattered cystic tumors with clear boundaries, often accompanied by dull pain, distending pain or burning sensation. In postmenopausal women, breast glands atrophy and cystic lesions become more prominent. The severity of breast pain has no correlation with the presence and range of nodules, and the pain may radiate to the armpits, shoulders and back. A small number of patients may experience nipple discharge. Since the cause of the disease comes from endocrine dysfunction, in addition to breast symptoms, there may also be irregular menstruation, bad temper, anxiety, anger, sweating and other symptoms.

3. Prevention

1. Establish a good lifestyle, adjust your life rhythm, and keep a good mood. Adhere to physical exercise, actively participate in social activities, and avoid and reduce mental and psychological stress factors.

2. Learn and master the method of breast self-examination, and develop the habit of breast self-examination once a month. The best time to do a breast self-examination is after menstruation or between two menstrual periods. At this time, the breasts are softer, without swelling or pain, and it is easier to detect abnormalities. Postmenopausal women can choose to do a breast self-examination at a fixed time each month. If you find any abnormalities or signs that are different from the past during self-examination, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.

3. Actively participate in breast cancer screening or breast examination once a year.