How does Chinese medicine treat mammary gland hyperplasia?

Written by Fan Hong Qiao

Breast Health Department

Updated on September 04, 2024

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Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hyperplasia of the mammary glands starts with liver depression, which then leads to blood stasis and phlegm coalescing into masses. The treatment should focus on soothing the liver and regulating qi, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and softening the hard masses and dispersing the lumps. We will diagnose the patient based on their symptoms, pulse, and tongue coating, and conduct a detailed differentiation of syndromes. Different types of syndromes require different treatments. Specifically, we recommend visiting a hospital to see a professional TCM practitioner for proper syndrome differentiation and prescription of appropriate herbal formulas. Moreover, Chinese medicine has unique methods in treating mammary gland hyperplasia, and its effectiveness is quite notable in clinical practice.

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Symptoms of breast hyperplasia

Breast hyperplasia mainly manifests as cyclical breast pain and tenderness, which often appears or worsens before menstruation and lessens or disappears after menstruation. Mild cases may not catch the patient's attention, while severe cases can affect daily life and work. However, some patients do not show obvious cyclical changes. Symptoms can include unilateral or bilateral breast fullness and pain or needle-like pain, which may extend to the shoulders, upper limbs, or chest/back area. A few patients may experience nipple discharge that can be yellow-green, brown, serous, or bloody. The condition can persist for a long time, but symptoms may disappear or lessen after menopause.

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How to cure breast hyperplasia?

Breast hyperplasia currently does not have specific treatment methods. For those with mild symptoms and minor lesions, treatment is often not needed, but regular follow-up is necessary. For those with significant symptoms, medication and symptomatic treatment can be given. First, a bra can be used to support the breasts. Second, Chinese herbal medicine can be used, employing methods to soothe the liver and regulate qi to alleviate pain. Third, endocrine treatment can be used, but it has significant side effects. Fourth, vitamins can be used for supportive treatment in managing breast hyperplasia.

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What should I do if I have breast hyperplasia?

For symptoms that are mild and diseases that are not severe, most cases may not require treatment, but regular follow-ups are needed. For those with more significant symptoms, drug therapy and symptomatic treatment can be administered. Firstly, a bra can be used to support the breasts. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment can alleviate breast hyperplasia through methods such as soothing the liver and regulating qi, harmonizing Chong and Ren meridians. Endocrine treatment can also be used, ideally avoided, but may be taken before menstruation if pre-menopausal pain is very severe. Vitamin treatment with Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E can be used, as these vitamins improve liver function, regulate hormone metabolism, and enhance autonomic nerve function, serving as adjunctive therapy for this condition. In recent years, Vitamin E is also considered to have pain-relieving effects. For individuals with a family history of breast cancer, when the lesion is limited to a part of the breast, and when there are still noticeable lumps after menstruation, it is advisable to undergo a biopsy or surgical treatment.

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How to regulate mammary gland hyperplasia

For symptoms that are not severe or are mild, most do not require treatment, but regular re-examination of breast ultrasonography or mammography is necessary. For more pronounced symptoms, medication and symptomatic treatment can be used as follows: Bras can be used to support the breasts, and traditional Chinese medicine can be used to treat breast hyperplasia by smoothing the liver, regulating Qi, and harmonizing the Conception and Governing Vessels. Endocrine treatment can also be used, though it should be avoided as much as possible. However, for premenopausal women with severe pain, it can be taken before the onset of menstruation. When undergoing endocrine treatment, regular pelvic ultrasound examinations are required, as endocrine treatment may increase the risk of endometrial cancer. Vitamin treatment, such as with Vitamins B, C, and E, can improve liver function, regulate sex hormone metabolism, and enhance autonomic nervous function, and can be used as an adjunctive therapy for this condition.

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How does Chinese medicine treat mammary gland hyperplasia?

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hyperplasia of the mammary glands starts with liver depression, which then leads to blood stasis and phlegm coalescing into masses. The treatment should focus on soothing the liver and regulating qi, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and softening the hard masses and dispersing the lumps. We will diagnose the patient based on their symptoms, pulse, and tongue coating, and conduct a detailed differentiation of syndromes. Different types of syndromes require different treatments. Specifically, we recommend visiting a hospital to see a professional TCM practitioner for proper syndrome differentiation and prescription of appropriate herbal formulas. Moreover, Chinese medicine has unique methods in treating mammary gland hyperplasia, and its effectiveness is quite notable in clinical practice.