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Breast Cysts that continuously hurt

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Nixy
Nixy

Dear ladies,

I recently had a mammogram & ultrasound (as doc found a lump) and was told I have several benign cysts - phew!!! Probably caused by HRT, too much Estrogeon can possibly cause this. 

Does anyone else suffer with these cysts? My question is....do your breasts feel sore all of the time, like mine do? The discomfort radiates to my armpit as well.  Everything was clear for lymph nodes etc but it's just unsettling feeling this discomfort.

Iam currently coming off the HRT as the stress of the doctor finding a lump on my breast caused me so much worry (i lost half a stone in one week) that I'd rather lay awake all night sweating like a pig, than take that stuff.  I am only peri menopausal, so will remain off hrt until later in life as 46years.

 

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  • lyn82834
    lyn82834 Nixy

    Posted

    Dear Nic

    I'm sorry to hear that you have been scared off HRT.  I had fibrocystic tissue diagnosed well before I ever started on HRT.  I have an annual mammogram, ultrasound and consultation with breast surgeon.  He doesn't like HRT and always comments on it.  From time to time I've had cysts aspirated but each time have been found to be benign.  I've not had any pain or discomfort in the breasts.  They are very firm and full.  I've met many women with breast cancer but few of those have been on HRT.  I feel great on HRT and am a long-term user.  Have been on it for about 18 years.  Of course it is worrying when one finds a lump but for the most part they are benign, particularly for those with fibrocystic tissue.  All the best.  Lyn

    • Nixy
      Nixy lyn82834

      Posted

      Hi Lyn,

      Thanks for your reply. What you say makes sense.  I’m  currently coming off hrt, hopefully I’ll not suffer too much xx

  • bridie000
    bridie000 Nixy

    Posted

    I have breast cysts too. I got them before hrt so unrelated to that.

    What works for me is cutting back on coffee and other caffeine drinks and taking Evening Primrose Oil daily. I have found that if I don't take the Evening Primrose every day the cysts start to act up.

    I take 3 or 4 1000mg capsules in the morning. It's important to get a reliable brand because some of them are less effective than others, I use Nature's Way brand but I don't know if they are an international company, I'm in Australia.

    • Nixy
      Nixy bridie000

      Posted

      Bridie..thank you for this. The breast consultant told me 1000 mg but I'm still in discomfort. It's the feeling under my arm pit that worries me. The cysts are a cluster on the outside nearest my left arm pit, so maybe that's why. I'm silly I should have asked her at the time.  

      I think ink I can get hold of Natures Way...I'm in the U.K. Xxx

  • vicky77852
    vicky77852 Nixy

    Posted

    Hi! Maybe you just need to lower the dose of your estrogen. Breast surgeons usually don’t like the idea of hrt but for me quality of life is a priority. If your quality of life is good without hrt, you can’t avoid taking it. If you cannot survive without it just stay on it. Hope it helps! smile
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