For severe discomfort, apply ice packs to your breasts two to three times a day. If an area of the breast feels warm, with swelling and redness, contact your doctor. These could be signs of infection, which can be treated with antibiotics. Cut down on caffeine. Some studies indicate that women who are heavy coffee drinkers and suffer from fibrocystic disease find relief when they cut their caffeine intake.
Oral contraceptives eliminate breast pain for some women.
Or your doctor may prescribe Danazol, a prescription medication, to reduce pain. In any case, it's important to report any breast lumps or discomfort to your doctor even if you've had only benign problems so far. American Institute for Preventive Medicine. We subscribe to the HONcode principles.