A large percentage of women, mainly between the ages of 30 and 50, are plagued with fibrocystic breasts. It's called fibrocystic changes or fibrocystic breast condition. It results in the breasts being "lumpy" or "nodular". Some women are unable to detect any lumps they're so small, while others develop large cysts. There's commonly pain associated with this condition ranging from mild to severe.

The reason this condition primarily effects premenopausal women is hormones. Estrogen and progesterone are the two hormones that directly affect breast tissue and, therefore, play a significant part in the cause of fibrocystic breast condition. Women with irregular menstrual cycles have a tendency to suffer from more severe cases of fibrocystic breast condition. This can be relieved by regulating the cycle with a non-toxic, all-natural birth control formula made from 100% Mexican Wild Yam Root. Once the cycle is regulated, the breast tissue has a chance to recover between cycles more completely. Other hormones that contribute to the condition are prolactin, which is a growth factor hormone, and thyroid hormone.

Both breasts are, as a rule, affected by the condition although one may be more severely affected than the other in the beginning. Over time, the condition usually balances out to affect both breasts at the same level. Fibrocystic breasts is a benign condition. The lumps and nodules caused by fibrocystic breasts can be different shapes and have movement within the breast, unlike a lump resulting from breast cancer which is not movable and doesn't vary in size with the monthly menstrual cycle.

There are two schools of thought on bras. There has been some research indicating relief of fibrocystic breast condition symptoms in women who stop wearing a bra for a few months. The theory is that a bra can restrict circulation in the lymphatic vessels, which can block the removal of the waste that forms. Others suggest wearing a well fitting bra, with good support. The best way to find out what works for you is to try going without a bra and see if you experience some relief from your discomfort.

Vitamin C, A and B6 have been found to provide some women with much needed relief from the pain and discomfort of the condition. Vitamin E has been of particular benefit in improving fibrocystic breast symptoms. Using a pure oil made of ingredients known to improve circulation and lymphatic drainage, such as oils of evening primrose, avocado, rose hip seed, and essential oils of carrot seed, geranium rose, rosemary, juniper berry, clary sage, fennel seed, and cypress. Massaging the breasts with the oil will improve circulation and prevent fibrocystic breast disease.

Suzanne VanDeGrift has developed this article on behalf of Dherbs.com.