Health Tip: Lumps in the Breast
If you detect a lump in your breast, it's very important to have a doctor examine it promptly.
Thankfully, an abnormal lump in the breast doesn't always mean breast cancer.
According to the University of Virginia Health System, a non-cancerous breast lump may result from:
- A cyst, a small sac filled with fluid. These are common in women aged 35 to 50, particularly just before a menstrual period starts.
- A fibroadenoma, a hard lump that is most often found in women in their late teens or early 20s. These lumps don't hurt, and move easily around in the breast.
- A condition called fat necrosis, in which disintegrating fatty tissues form lumps. These can be caused by an injury to the breast, and may be common in women whose breasts are very large.
- A painful condition called sclerosing adenosis, which involves extra tissue growth in the lobules. A biopsy may be needed to distinguish it from cancer.
Health Tip: Pain in the Pelvis
Pelvic pain is common in women, in varying degrees of severity and at different times. Determining whether it indicates something harmless or serious should always be left to a physician.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says here are common causes of pelvic pain in women:
- An infection somewhere in the pelvic region, including pelvic inflammatory disease.
- Cysts on the ovaries, which can occur during monthly ovulation.
- Fibroids on the uterus.
- An ectopic pregnancy, where a fertilized egg grows somewhere other than the uterus, often in a fallopian tube.
- Menstrual pain, which can be severe.
- Ovulation.
- Endometriosis or adenomyosis.
- Gastrointestinal, urologic or musculoskeletal disorders.
- Psychological disorders, including depression.
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