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Encyclopedia: Mastodynia

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Mastodynia, mastalgia or mammalgia are names for a medical symptom that means - pain in the breast . Mastalgia is usually a benign disorder in young women due to hormonal imbalance during their menstrual cycle. During a menstrual cycle the breasts swell and become lumpy and tender. During a period, the breasts reabsorb the extra fluid inside instead of discharging it, causing breast pain. A breast exam and a breast...


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Hi ladies. Like everything concerning pregnancy, I know everything is different for every woman -...

When you become pregnant, your body produces higher levels of estrogen and progesterone, the workhorses that help make your pregnancy possible. These hormones prepare your breasts for nursing -- and...

Asked by Noelle - 16 months ago

What could pain and discharge from my breast mean?
I'm 34 years old I had a hystertomy about 5 years ago but I still...

make an appt with your GYN, you should not be having discharge from your breasts.

Asked by jojosh22002 - 9 months ago

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    Jun 08, 2002

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Female Breast Anatomy Slide Show

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The anatomy of the human female breast contains various tissues and structures. One of the primary functions of the breast is milk production. Learn about breast ducts, muscles, and blood vessels in this slide show from the Mayo Clinic.

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Stages of Breast Cancer

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Breast cancer is classified from stage 0 (zero) to stage IV (four). The stages are determined by a sample of breast tissue, as well as examination of tissue from the lymph nodes under your arm. The purpose of staging is to estimate the chances of survival of at least five years after diagnosis. Learn about breast cancer staging with this slide show from the Mayo Clinic.

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Breast Self-Exam Slide Show

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Early detection is the best way to combat cancer; learn how do a regular breast self-exam.

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