Suppose you feel a lump that did not have before. You need not be afraid. Sometimes, the bumps can be caused by infections, injury to the breast, non-cancerous growths that as a fibroadenoma, or small fluid-filled cysts that change size during the menstrual cycle and are known as fibrocystic breast changes. Many women have them and how they are related to hormonal changes are accentuated just before and at the beginning of the menstrual cycle. But definitely, if you feel a breast lump should definitely consult your doctor about it to know what it is.
You should also consult your doctor if you have these symptoms or these signs:
- Pain in one breast that is not related to the menstrual period
- You find a lump or bulge that change had not previously
- One of the breasts feel swollen, hot and looks reddened
- The nipples bloody fluid secreted
- I feel a lump in the armpit or near the collarbone
The main objective of breast self-exam is that you become familiar with the look and feel of your breasts. No matter the size, if one breast is slightly larger than the other, those are aesthetic details that, at least in relation to cancer, are not important. Yes it is essential that you learn to know very well your body. That will allow you to detect any changes, and report promptly to your doctor, however insignificant it may seem. Learn how to make self-examination and you defend your life. But remember that BSE is not a substitute for a professional examination or mammography.