fibroadenosis

hi..i had multiple bilateral fibroadenomas and got one removed 1 year back which was over 4 cms..my biopsy report said i have fibrocystic changes. i now feel nodulaity on deep palpation in same breast that i had excisional biopsy on...i got it checked and i probably have fibroadenosis..the lumps get more painful and enlarge during menstruation but sometimes hurt otherwise also..i am taking evening primrose oil and vitamin E..is it fine if i keep on taking it..i am 23 so please tell me if chances are i may get vitamin intoxication of i continue taking them..also i am cutting my caffeine intake..is there anything to worry about or something else i should do?..please say something reassuring...

[PaulMD]

Hi there.

I understand your concern.  It seems that your breasts are really reactive to changes in your hormone levels that coincide with your menstrual cycle.  The good news is, these changes, fibrocystic changes, are benign.  Regarding your vitamin use, as long as you take the right daily dose, there is little danger of you going in to overdosage.  I'm not sure with the primrose oil, but for vitamin E, it is reasonable to stay at 400IU and below per day. Also, these vitamin supplements and reduction in caffeine may not help much in addressing the breast changes that you are experiencing.  It is better to have regular consults with your doctors, examine your breasts as often as you can, and report to your doctor any changes that you might notice.  

Regards and God bless.