Bromocriptine, which inhibits the release of prolactin from the pituitary, is another alternative given at a maintenance dose of 2.5mg twice a day for six months. Treatment of both drugs should be stopped after six months. After discontinuation, pain may recur, but this is usually mild. Severe recurrences can be treated with further courses. Premenstrual water retention is not thought to be involved in cyclical breast pain and swelling.
Diuretics are therefore inappropriate.
This is the most common form of lump and is a normal part of breast development. The breast appears knobbly with no discrete lumps and the appearance of the breasts may change during the cycle. Pain may be experienced. Fibroadenoma Fibroadenomas are benign lumps of fibrous tissue which occur in women in their 30s and upwards. They are not routinely removed unless this is requested.