Good methods for mammary gland hyperplasia

Written by Fan Hong Qiao
Breast Health Department
Updated on September 07, 2024
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According to different pathological types, clinically, there are two types of breast hyperplasia: simple breast hyperplasia and cystic breast hyperplasia, each requiring different treatment methods. Starting with simple breast hyperplasia: for diagnosed patients who do not exhibit symptoms such as pain, medicinal treatment might not be necessary. Maintaining a regular lifestyle, staying relaxed, consuming less fatty food, and drinking fewer caffeine-containing beverages are all beneficial. If the pain affects normal life and work, severe cases might consider using estrogen blockers to alleviate the pain. Surgery is generally not recommended unless the hyperplastic lump cannot be ruled out as malignant. So, how is cystic breast hyperplasia treated? For patients with small cysts and mild symptoms, no surgery is needed, and treatment might involve the use of anti-estrogenic drugs for endocrine therapy. If the cyst is large, causes compressive symptoms, or if an ultrasound suggests thickening of the cyst wall, rich blood supply, or the presence of a tumor attached to the cyst wall, or if the patient is highly stressed about the risk of cancer, surgical treatment might be considered.

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What is breast hyperplasia?

Breast hyperplasia refers to the proliferation of epithelial and fibrous tissues in the breast, degenerative changes in the ductal and lobular structures of the breast tissue, and the progressive growth of connective tissue. The main cause of its onset is primarily related to hormonal imbalances. It mainly manifests as menstrual cycle-related pain, occasional nipple discharge, sometimes white discharge, or grass-yellow discharge, often presenting as swelling pain or stabbing pain, which can radiate to the ribs or back pain.

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Does breast hyperplasia hurt?

The main symptom of mammary gland hyperplasia is breast pain, which usually occurs in accordance with the menstrual cycle. There is significant breast pain before the period, and symptoms tend to lessen after the period. Generally, the pain is intermittent, diffuse, dull, or like needle pricks. There can also be shooting pain or hidden pain, and even some report pain as if being cut by a knife. Some of the pain is subjective, but it can also manifest as pain upon touch, or pain from friction caused by clothing during walking. There can be tenderness in the breasts, or increased pain in the upper limbs after physical exertion. The pain may occur in one breast or both.

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What is the best food to eat for mammary gland hyperplasia?

For breast hyperplasia, it is advisable to consume more vitamins and high-fiber foods, as well as fruits and vegetables. Although its exact mechanism is not clear, it has been confirmed that fiber can inhibit breast cancer and colon cancer. Numerous studies also suggest that vitamin A plays a protective role in breast cells. It is beneficial to exercise frequently, and to eat less food high in estrogen, such as soy isoflavones, soy milk, and poultry. Additionally, it is wise to reduce alcohol consumption and smoking, as drinking can increase the levels of estrogen in the body, thereby raising the risk of breast cancer in women.

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Breast hyperplasia is divided into several grades.

Breast hyperplasia is generally divided into six grades: Grade 1 is negative; Grade 2 is simple breast hyperplasia; Grade 3 is a benign lesion with less than 2 percent risk of malignancy; Grade 4 is subdivided into ABC, where Grade A is mild with 95% being benign, Grade B is moderately suspicious of malignancy, and Grade C has a relatively high degree of malignancy, with about 95% being malignant; Grade 5 has 98% chance of being breast cancer; Grade 6 involves pathological biopsy to confirm the diagnosis of breast cancer lesions.

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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.