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Menopause is seen as a life-changing event. Menopause can affect every part of a woman's body, including her breasts. Some changes are considered normal, while others are considered a sign of a health problem.1. How does menopause affect the breasts?
You will start to notice changes in the size and shape of your breasts even during perimenopause, such as a sharp pain in your breasts that suddenly disappears or a lump in your breast. .Below are the common changes in the breast during menopause, including:
Soreness in the breast As your period approaches, you will feel your breasts swell, more painful than compared to the previous period. with other times of the month. Because the hormonal changes in perimenopause make your periods irregular, you may suddenly feel unpredictably painful breasts.
If your breasts are sore, choosing the right bra can help: 85% of women with breast pain have relief when they wear a bra that fits well. The researchers also found that more than 60 percent of women with breast pain experienced relief when applying relaxation techniques or massaging their breasts with pain-relieving creams. If the condition becomes increasingly severe or does not go away after a long time, you should consult your doctor.
Changes in breast size and shape As you enter menopause, estrogen levels drop dramatically. When the lactation system begins to shut down, the milk glands in the breasts begin to shrink. This is what causes your breasts to sag. You may also notice that your breasts are not as full as they used to be and that their size has changed.
To prevent this, you should regularly exercise or lift weights. While there's practically no way to prevent sagging breasts, exercise can make your breasts look more aesthetically pleasing because the muscles under your breasts become firmer with exercise. The best ways to tone your chest include push-ups and lifting weights.
Also, make sure you choose a bra that fits you well. More than 70% of women wear the wrong bra size.
After menopause, you may need to change to a larger bra size: A recent study found that one in five people increase their bra size after menopause (usually due to weight gain), only a few need a smaller bra.
Breast tumor
Lão hóa, thay đổi nội tiết tố là nguyên nhân xuất hiện khối u vú ở tuổi mãn kinh
This may be a cyst, a common disease in women and occurs, especially in women of childbearing age. Cysts are benign tumors. This tumor may disappear after menopause, but it can appear in the surrounding area if you have hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Changes in the fibers of the mammary gland are also the main cause of breast pain and the appearance of many lumps in the breasts. These are benign tumors so you should not be too worried. Cutting back on caffeine can help reduce pain caused by tumors. In addition, you can use ice packs or pain relievers to reduce the impact of symptoms.
Trắc nghiệm: Những lầm tưởng và sự thật về ung thư vú
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Bài dịch từ: webmd.com
2. Some unusual breast changes during menopause
You should not worry too much about breast changes, especially during menopause, because most of these are normal signs. However, you should consult your doctor to be sure of your own condition when you experience some of the following unusual symptoms:Appearance of a lump in the breast or armpit area Changes in the skin of the breast, including including areas of skin becoming wrinkled, ridges of breast discharge or nipple discharge, or nipple bleeding, unexplained swelling of one breast, breast tenderness that does not go away and becomes worse The most important thing is that you need to quickly go to a medical facility for a timely examination and diagnosis if abnormal symptoms appear. According to the American Cancer Society, you should have a mammogram once a year when you're 45 years old. Moderate-risk cases should begin at age 40. If you are at high risk, you need to have a mammogram at an earlier age.
To check and accurately diagnose breast changes when entering menopause, you should regularly check your general health periodically, at the same time follow a healthy lifestyle and a reasonable diet. , nutritious.
Để kiểm tra và chẩn đoán chính xác những sự thay đổi của vú khi bước vào thời kỳ mãn kinh, bạn nên thường xuyên kiểm tra sức khỏe tổng quát định kỳ
Gynecological examination Gynecological examination, breast examination Transabdominal ultrasound of uterus and ovaries Taking samples for cervical-vaginal cytology Mammogram (2 sides) Osteoporosis Measurement Perform other tests to detect premenopausal conditions, if any. To register for examination and treatment at Vinmec International General Hospital, you can contact Vinmec Health System nationwide, or register online HERE.
Reference source: webmd.com
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