breast cyst

[princessttc]

do breast cysts often go away or resolve themselves>?

[madgeOwens]

They can go away on there own.  They seem to be bothersome right around your cycle. They start to go away when you reach menopause.  

[princessttc]

what about pregnancy? i am pregnant at the moment and in severe pain from cysts? is this common with the hormone fluctuations?

[japdip]

Definitely .. your body is experiencing hormonal changes related to your pregnancy. Breasts become unusually tender even without the presence of cysts during a pregnancy.

[madgeOwens]

That sounds reasonable to me.

[mamaboulet]

There are dietary changes you can make that will reduce cyclic pain and swelling. I tried them and they do work if you stick with them. Eliminating or significantly reducing caffeine and chocolate intake is important. Then add in vitamin E. I think one of the B vitamins helps too, but it's been a while and i can't remember which one. Maybe B6.

[mamaboulet]

Of course you should check with your doctor before ADDING supplements to your diet while pregnant, but I certainly can't see a doctor objecting to you REMOVING caffeine.