Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Overview

Fibrocystic Breast Disease is a mildly uncomfortable to severely painful, benign Tumor of fibrous Connective Tissues of the Breasts.  It involves the presence of cystic spaces.

Prevalence

 Fibrocystic Breast Disease is the most prevalent ailment of the breasts, affecting approximately 30% of pre-menopausal women (usually as a symptom of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome).

Carotenoids

 Beta-Carotene may be a useful treatment for Fibrocystic Breast Disease (it may reduce the lumps and Pain associated with Fibrocystic Breast Disease).  ^[1]

Enzymes

 Serrapeptase may be an effective treatment for Fibrocystic Breast Disease.  ^[2]

Hormones

 Progesterone (applied topically to the Breasts) may prevent and alleviate Fibrocystic Breast Disease:  ^[3]

 Some physicians have observed that the Breasts of women afflicted with FBD may return to normal within three or four cycles when they are administered topical Progesterone.