Fibrocystic breast condition is very common among young women of childbearing age. Formerly known as fibrocystic breast disease, the condition may affect as many as half of all women at some point in their lives. At the Mayer Clinic in Fairbanks, AK, the highly trained and experienced doctors have been providing expert women’s health care and breast disease treatments since 1992.

Fibrocystic breast condition is noncancerous and is often characterized by lumps in the breast, breast pain, aching, burning, or itching. Sometimes, the condition is accompanied by small cysts, and other times, it manifests in the form of firm, rubbery tissue throughout the breast. These fibrocystic changes may occur due to hormone changes, including from the use of birth control pills or during pregnancy.

While the condition generally doesn’t require any treatment, if you think you have fibrocystic breasts, you should visit a women’s health expert for an examination. To ease the pain or tenderness associated with fibrocystic breasts, your doctor may recommend supportive bras, pain relievers, reduced intake of caffeine or salt, or oral contraceptives. In the case of painful, noncancerous cysts, a fine-needle aspiration may remedy the issue.

To ensure your continued health, in general, you should be performing a self breast exam at least once a month, in addition to scheduling a yearly women’s health exam. The caring doctors at the Mayer Clinic can diagnose issues and provide the appropriate treatments so you can continue living a happy, healthy life. 

In addition to breast disease treatments, the Mayer Clinic also offers quality health care for the whole family, including everything from colonoscopies to vasectomies. For all your health care needs, call Fairbanks' best family medicine clinic today at (907) 457-5050. To learn more about their services, visit their website.