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Breast feeding while having FIBRODENOMA
by Asima, Jul 23, 2008 07:54AM
Hello Doctor,
I am 25 years old having a lump in my left breast which has been diagonized as fibrodenoma in FNAC test some 2 years ago....after that i have not followed up as it has not increased in size & i even didn't had any problem. Now, i am pregnant(first issue) and am concerned whether breast feeding would be safe for my baby.
Also, please let me know, whether do i need to have the FNAC test once again to confirm that it is still fibrodenoma. Can this type be changed in a span of time. And if FNAC test has been done once....can it be done again?
I am 25 years old having a lump in my left breast which has been diagonized as fibrodenoma in FNAC test some 2 years ago....after that i have not followed up as it has not increased in size & i even didn't had any problem. Now, i am pregnant(first issue) and am concerned whether breast feeding would be safe for my baby.
Also, please let me know, whether do i need to have the FNAC test once again to confirm that it is still fibrodenoma. Can this type be changed in a span of time. And if FNAC test has been done once....can it be done again?
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As far as I know, there is no danger to the baby if ever you breast feed. These fibroadenomas should be followed up and would indeed warrant another biopsy if there are significant changes such as increase in size, change in contour, or appearance of satellite small lumps. However, fibroadenomas and fibrocystic breast changes does not remarkably increase the risk of developing future breast cancers.
It is also best to ask your future pediatrician regarding the benefits and techniques for breast feeding. You can also monitor your fibroadenomas through regular physician visits, as well as through imaging studies such as mammograms or ultrasound.
Regards.