I am 41 years old and have been having problems with my breasts for years. About a year ago, I noticed that my bras didn't fit well. I went to a store for a fitting, and found out I had gone from a D cut to a FF cut. That's when I noticed the pain. I went to a doctor, who dismissed that anything was wrong. I changed health plans and was later diagnosed with fibrocystic breast changes. I have since had four cysts drained and now have six-month check-ups.

I am now 28 years old and was diagnosed with fibrous breast disease about a year ago. It is the most powerful thing that I have had to go through. I am still having this problem and trying to get some help from a doctor. I am unable to wear a regular bra and the pain has not gone away at all. They keep telling me that the pain will go away but it gets so bad on some days that I am unable to even function. I wish they can help and ease the pain down a little.

I'm 21 now and it started when I was 18. I was given the wrong prognosis twice. When I was 18 I was told it was a blocked milk duct. I've since been told that isn't possible unless I've been pregnant, which I never have been. The second time I was 20 and was told it was a fibroadenoma and that it's nothing to worry about. I wanted to know more so I googled fibroadenoma and saw that it is benign tumors and then freaked out. A few weeks later I learn that I have fibrocystic breasts just like my mother, who had been telling me that's probably all it is. That freaked me out more as she had recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. While those 2 things don't go hand in hand somehow while she was having her regular monthly scans and aspirations they missed the cancerous tumors hidden behind all the cysts. They said the cancerous tumors have been there at least 8 months before they noticed. I'm worried that one day mine could be cancer and they will miss it too.

I have had two cysts removed by surgery. No more surgery for me! I have a new surgeon, and when he found three large cysts in one breast, he popped them with a needle, withdrew the fluid, and they came back benign. From now on, I will get them done that way. It's much cheaper and less painful.

I have lived with fibrocystic breasts for many years. My breasts have to be drained once each year. I actually went yesterday and it took 5 large syringes to extract the fluid just from my left breast. I had my mammogram in November, and it irritated my cysts and they started filling up with fluid. My breasts mostly consist of cysts now! The hospital that takes care of me always has such a difficult time reading my results, as does my doctor. It is very concerning to them because my breasts are so dense and atypical. I have had one needle biopsy in my lifetime. It is the most painful thing to have them drained but the relief to follow is just so worth the pain. My left breast was indented at the nipple and red on the left side due to the cysts size. I will be 50 this year. The pain I face daily related to my breast is really quite unbearable. I can't be touched. If I bump them, it sends me through the roof. I am attempting to move forward with removal of all breast tissue and reconstructive surgery. I look forward to the relief. Nurses and doctors always gasp when they see my condition and just feel sorry for me. I am spilling out of my bra when they are full of fluid and when drained I am way short on fitting my bra.

It started with some pain over the top of my left breast. Initially I thought I had probably strained myself. I kept checking everyday anyway. The pain remained, and everytime I could feel a slight lump like thing whenever I checked. I went to a general doctor, who waived me off with breast tenderness and prescribed me evening primrose oil for 3months and a painkiller. But i was not really satisfied with that. So after few days, I went to a different doctor, a gynecologist this time...He checked and told me its fibrosis...Gave me antioxidants..painkillers. After 2 weeks I will go back and see whether the lumps are gone or...if its still there, then doctor said we'd have to do a lil biopsy to confirm. Though he also says I'm too young to be getting breast cancer now.