A cyst is a fluid-filled cavity in the glandular tissue of the breast. The cavity is surrounded by a capsule, which encloses thick or thin secretions. Cysts can occur sporadically or in large numbers and settle in the tissue. In general, a breast cyst is usually a benign change. For example, they can occur in the context of mastopathy, a benign change in the glandular tissue.
Causes
The glandular tissue of the breast is divided into many lobules, which are separated from each other by the surrounding mantle tissue. The fine ducts of the glands pass through the individual lobules and finally end in the main milk ducts of the breast. Deposits or a too narrow lumen of the ducts can obstruct the outflow and accumulate deposits.
This can also lead to the formation of a cyst. An inflammation can also form, which leads to the secretions being encapsulated in a cavity. However, most cysts occur during menopause.
This therefore more often affects women between the ages of 45 and 55. Often women develop a change in the mammary gland tissue, which is called mastopathy. Mastopathy includes various changes in the breast tissue.
There is a significant increase in the connective tissue of the breast. The new formations called fibrosis can also lead to a hardening of the breast. In addition to complaints such as swelling and hypersensitivity in the breasts, cysts are also frequently formed.
The cysts can occur in different sizes and can therefore sometimes be felt as lumps. This disease is often triggered by the hormonal changes a woman undergoes during menopause. Furthermore, cysts can also exist from birth onwards. They are then called solitary cysts.
Cysts by pill
By taking the pill the body is additionally supplied with hormones, which causes changes. With the monthly hormone fluctuations during the cycle, cysts can therefore also develop. They can occur depending on the cycle.
This means that they may be enlarged during the pill break and become smaller again when the pill is taken. Depending on the cycle, however, the cysts may also occur more frequently if the pill is taken regularly. These cysts can sometimes be discovered by the patients themselves or are a chance finding during the gynecological check-up. However, taking the pill can also prevent the development of cysts. Here too there is a connection with hormone production.
