women s health issues
Breast Pain
Treatment of Breast Pain
Mild breast pain usually disappears eventually, even without treatment. Menstrual Cramps can usually be relieved by taking For severe pain during menstrual periods,danazol(a synthetic hormone related totestosterone) ortamoxifen(a drug used to treat breast cancer) may be used. These drugs inhibit the activity of the female hormonesestrogenandprogesterone, which can make the breasts swell and be painful. If taken a long time, these drugs have side effects and are thus usually used for only a short time. For breast pain related to pregnancy, wearing a firm, supportive bra, takingacetaminophen, or both, can help. Stopping use of birth control pills or endocrine therapy may help relieve symptoms. Evening primrose oil, a nutritional supplement, may help relieve breast pain related to menstrual periods or pregnancy in some women. If a specific disorder is identified as the cause, the disorder is treated. For example, if a cyst is the cause, draining the fluid from the cyst usually relieves the pain. 