fibrocystic breast condition

fibrocystic breast condition The presence of lumpiness and/or discomfort in one or both breasts. The condition is very common and benign. Fibrocystic breast condition was formerly referred to as fibrocystic breast disease and primarily affects women between the ages of 30 and 50; it tends to become less of a problem after menopause. The diagnosis of fibrocystic breasts is complicated by the fact that the condition can vary widely in its severity. The symptoms can also be limited in duration, usually occurring only premenstrually. Normal hormonal variation during the menstrual cycle is the primary contributing factor to fibrocystic breast condition. The foremost concern is not fibrocystic breast condition itself but the impaired detection of breast cancer, as the lumps in fibrocystic breast condition can mimic and mask breast cancer.