Penn Herb Wellness Guide

Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Also indexed as:Breast Tenderness, Cyclic Mastalgia, Cyst (Breast), FBD, Mastalgia (Cyclic)
Breast tenderness and lumpiness may point to fibrocystic breast disease (FBD), a non-life-threatening but uncomfortable condition that affects many women. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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Breast tenderness and lumpiness may point to fibrocystic breast disease (FBD), a non-life-threatening but uncomfortable condition that affects many women. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Get to know EPO

    3 grams of an herbal evening primrose oil supplement every day may help alleviate symptoms

  • Go on a low-fat diet

    Lower estrogen levels by eating fewer high-fat foods, especially from animal sources

  • Get routine checkups

    Rule out the possibility of breast cancer by performing monthly self-exams and visiting your doctor for regular medical exams

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