breast disorders
women s health issues
Breast Lumps
The most common causes involve the fibroglandular tissue (composed of fibrous connective tissue and glands) in the breast, including Fibroadenomas Fibrocystic changes Fibroadenomas of the Breast None Fibrocystic Changes of the Breast None In most women, fibrocystic changes are related to the monthly fluctuations in levels of the female hormonesestrogenandprogesterone. These hormones stimulate breast tissue. Symptoms tend to subside after menopause. Fibrocystic changes do not increase the risk of breast cancer. Lumps sometimes result from Breast Infection and Breast Abscess , including collections of pus (abscesses), which are very rare except during the few weeks after childbirth A clogged milk gland (galactocele), which usually occurs up to 6 to 10 months after breastfeeding stops Injuries, which can result in the formation of scar tissue Breast Cancer None Infections, galactoceles, and scar tissue formation do not increase the risk of breast cancer. 