Normal fibrocystic changes in your breast can be affected by monthly hormonal fluctuations that may taper off in menopause. About half of all women experience fibrocystic changes in their breasts, especially during their fertile years.
Fibroadenomas and cysts are benign masses that can appear in fibrocystic breast tissue. These can appear alone, or in groups, and are common on mammograms. These are not the same as fibrocystic changes in the breast.
Fibrocystic changes in the breast is usually not a sign of disease and does not require treatment. It can cause breast pain and lumpiness, so if this becomes a problem, visit your doctor for help.
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Source:
National Cancer Institute. Diagnosis: Mammogram: Fibrocystic Disease National Cancer Institute. 1993.
