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Lifestyle and home remedies

By Mayo Clinic staff

You might find relief from symptoms of fibrocystic breasts through one of these home remedies:

  • Wear a firm support bra, fitted by a professional if possible.
  • Wear a sports bra during exercise and while sleeping, especially when your breasts are extra sensitive.
  • Limit or eliminate caffeine, a dietary change many women swear by, although medical studies of caffeine's effect on breast pain and other premenstrual symptoms have been inconclusive.
  • Decrease the fat in your diet to less than 20 percent of total calories, which may decrease breast pain or discomfort associated with fibrocystic breasts.

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Aug. 20, 2008

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