Mastopathy (Greek: Breast Disorder) is the collective name for benign bumps, irregularities and chest pain.
The most common form of mastopathy consists of an unprecedented change in the structure of the connective tissue and / or glandular tissue of the breasts, resulting in palpable cuts and nodules. Often, but not always, accompanied by (severe) pain (mastodynia or mastalgia). The pain can also occur without bumps. In some cases, cysts (vesicles) in the breast, also known as Reclus's disease, occur during menstrual periods. After the menstruation these cysts usually disappear. However, sometimes they can cause annoying inflammations.
The structural changes make it more difficult to assess the abnormalities in the breast by good or malady by palpating (sensory examinations) or mammogram (x-ray vs. breast). Sometimes an echogram gives more information but not always. In case of doubt, more invasive research methods such as biopsy or puncture can be made.
Mastopathy can seriously hinder the daily functioning, especially the pain is very stressful and, moreover, poorly treated. Complaints may occur during, before and after menstruation, sometimes even during the half-cycle. Outside, even in periods of emotional tension or overactivity, the phenomenon can lead to a headache. Most people disappear after menopause (transition) but some continue to suffer.
In addition to the pain - the mammogram or chest photo is an infamous visit for women with mastopathy because of the already extreme breast sensitivity - the condition is very stressful by the ever-repeated fear of malignancy of the nodules. Nevertheless, breast cancer among this group does not occur more often than among non-sufferers.
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