Breast Issues

[MicheleLee1982]

I am 26 years old, and I have been on hormone replacement since my hysterectomy a year and a half ago. I just recently started having chest pains on the left side on the top of my breast. I also have a lot of little lumps in both breasts. My left breast has a hard area where it feel stiff and lumpy. My breast also appear to be getting swolen and sort of mishaped. Is this something to be alarmed about?


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[japdip]

This study was published some time ago; I'm amazed that traditional HRT is still being prescribed. I think you would be wise to get a second opinion regarding HRT in your case; especially since you are so young. Regards .....

[MicheleLee1982]

Thanks for the pointers. That is really weird to know now. The doctors raised my dosage of hormone, and told me that I would be on it for the rest of my life. So to know that it can increase the risk of breast cancer is totally new to me. Thanks again.

[japdip]

Hormone replacement therapy is rarely used since it was proven to increase the risk of breast cancer by a considerable amount. When it is used it is at the lowest dose possible and for the shortest time necessary. I would certainly see either your Dr. or a Breast Specialist for a clinical breast exam and possibly an Ultrasound to determine what is causing the symptoms you describe.   Regards .....