A good supportive bra may be important for some women to relieve their breast pain. Many women find there is some relief by making changes in the diet such as eliminating chocolate, caffeine, and fats. Some women don't get enough linoleic acid in their diet and can trying a dietary supplement of Oil of Evening Primrose which contains a high concentration of this essential fatty acid. Mild over the counter pain relievers are often very helpful. The term Fibrocystic Disease is often used to describe firm, lumpy, cystic changes in the breast, and most women have some degree of fibrocystic changes.
Fibrocystic breasts are often the normal state of healthy breasts.
Some women have discreet lumps or masses that need evaluation but they should realize that the majority of lumps are NOT cancer so they should not be afraid to get them evaluated. Nipple Discharge Nipple discharge or leaking from the nipple is an occasional problem. Like most of the previously mentioned symptoms, this is usually a non-cancerous condition, but it can be quite alarming. A true problem occurs when the leakage occurs without any stimulation at all. This is called a spontaneous discharge and needs to be evaluated by your physician.