Microcalcifications

A mammogram showed that I had microcalcifications and I have been scheduled for a repeat mammo in 6 months.  I have now developed non-spontaneous nipple discharge (unilateral) and pain in the same breast with the microcalcifications.  Can the microcalcifications be related to the pain and nipple discharge?

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The microcalcifications wouldn't cause any of the symptoms you described. Evidently the calcifications were not seen in a cluster or group since you were only advised to return for a repeat Mammogram in 6 months. They do occur normally in breast tissue but can indicate a problem when they are observed to be clustered or grouped in certain patterns. You might ask your Physician about these new symptoms. Mammograms can cause some pain in a few women but that usually subsides in a couple of days.  Regards ....