Breast Lumps and Pain (cont.)
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Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical TreatmentWhen your breast pain is severe enough to interfere with your lifestyle and when it occurs for more than a few days each month, you may be treated with medications. Before treatment is begun, document the frequency and severity of your pain on a daily basis for at least one to two menstrual cycles. This pain diary will also help check your response to treatment. Viewer Comments & ReviewsBreast Lumps In Women - How Was Diagnosis EstablishedThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe the diagnosis of the breast lumps in your breast(s). Breast Lumps In Women - CauseThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the underlying cause of your breast lumps? |
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