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  • Breast health
  • Gynecology
  • Clinical research

Background:

  • Mastalgia is a prevalent breast symptom.
  • Hormonal and lifestyle factors contribute to mastalgia.
  • Diverse treatments exist with variable efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Identify common mastalgia risk factors.
  • Determine effective management strategies for mastalgia.
  • Analyze treatment outcomes in a clinical setting.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 100 women (18-65 years) with mastalgia.
  • Stepwise treatment approach: reassurance, support, then medication.
  • Analysis of risk factors and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Most patients (66%) were 25-47 years old.
  • Left breast, upper outer quadrant most affected.
  • Lump/nodularity identified as a primary risk factor.
  • Positive response to NSAIDs, reassurance, support, and diet.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical history and examination are crucial for mastalgia management.
  • Patient education on breast self-examination aids early diagnosis.
  • Non-pharmacological methods (reassurance, support, lifestyle changes) are effective first-line treatments.
  • NSAIDs, evening primrose oil, and vitamin E are common adjunct therapies.