Most women experience breast changes at some time. Your age, hormone levels and medicines you take may cause lumps, bumps and discharges.
If you have a breast lump, pain, discharge or skin irritation, see your health care provider. Minor and serious breast problems have similar symptoms. Although many women fear cancer, most breast problems are not cancer.
Some common causes of breast changes are
Fibrocystic breast condition - lumpiness, thickening and swelling, often associated with a woman's period
Cysts - fluid-filled lumps
Fibroadenomas - solid, round, rubbery lumps that move easily when pushed, occurring most in younger women
Intraductal papillomas - growths similar to warts near the nipple
Blocked or clogged milk ducts
Milk production when a woman is not breastfeeding
Injury
National Cancer Institute
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Non-Cancerous Breast Conditions(American Cancer Society)
Understanding Breast Changes: A Health Guide for Women(National Cancer Institute)
