12 yr old breast lumps

hi,
my name is Paige and I'm 12 years old. I noticed, quite a while back now, lumps in both of my breasts. I'm worried because its not just one lump its lots and on both breasts, so i was wondering if anyone has any advice or anything because I'm really worried also i had them checked out about a year ago and the doctor said they were fine, but they have started to get sore!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!

[cin100]

Hi paige,

Have you got your period yet? It's possible you are getting lumps due to hormones and this could be very normal. Also, when is the pain? To reasure yourself, go see your doctor. They could do an ultrasound to be sure. Try not to worry!

[japdip]

Hi Paige .... these lumps at your age are common and are a result of the changing hormone levels in your body. I'm pleased that you have seen your Dr. about this and it is true .... they may come and go and also get rather painful at times. Unfortunately this is something that is all a part of becoming an adult for both girls and boys in the teen age group. As the levels of hormones change so will the cysts ... they will not always be so "sore" and also may change in size. There sometimes is a connection between these cysts and your intake of Caffeine .... so if you drink a lot of soda with caffeine OR eat a lot of chocolate you might cut way back on those two things. It won't make the cysts go away but might be of some help.   Take care now .....