Pathogenesis (development of disease)
The cause of mastopathy is thought to be a shift in the estrogen-progesterone balance resulting in relative hyperestrogenism (relative predominance of estrogen action).
Etiology (Causes)
Biographic causes
- Hormonal factors
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E90).
- Estrogen stimulus, unspecified.
- Hyperprolactinemia – excessive prolactin levels.
- Hyperandrogenemia – androgen levels too high.
- Deficiency of thyroid hormones, unspecified
- Deficiency of progesterone, unspecified
