Mammary Gland Pain (Mastodynia): Therapy

General measures

  • Options for symptom relief in cycle-dependent mastodynia.
    • Wearing a well-fitting brassiere.
    • Regular sports activities
  • Nicotine restriction (refraining from tobacco use).
  • Limited alcohol consumption (max. 12 g alcohol per day).
  • Limited caffeine consumption (max 240 mg of caffeine per day; equivalent to 2 to 3 cups of coffee or 4 to 6 cups of green/black tea).
  • Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease.

Regular check-ups

  • Regular medical checkups

Nutritional medicine

  • Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
  • Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
    • A total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruit daily (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit).
    • Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
    • High-fiber diet (whole grains, vegetables).
  • Observance of the following specific nutritional recommendations:
    • Avoiding foods containing methylxanthine (coffee, tea, chocolate) [these can increase estrogen levels and exacerbate mastodynia – cycle-related discomfort or pain in the breasts].
  • Selection of appropriate foods based on the nutritional analysis
  • See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – Taking a suitable dietary supplement.
  • Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.

Sports Medicine

  • Endurance training (cardio training).
  • Preparation of a fitness or training plan with suitable sports disciplines based on a medical check (athlete check).
  • Detailed information on sports medicine you will receive from us.

Physical therapy (including physiotherapy)

  • Alcohol wraps
  • Cooling with ice

Psychotherapy