Its startling to find this thread. I just noticed the other night I have a area in one of my breasts that is very tender to the touch. I'm only 39 but had a mammogram and a few ultrasounds done over the years after a breast examination by my obgyn noticed I had a lump in my breasts and sent me for a breast ultrasound and mammogram. It shows I have cysts in both breasts and needs to be monitored every year.
I have not had a ultrasound or mammogram in well over 5 years. Now, I'm a little worried and have not told my hubby about the soreness I feel where a cyst is located at.

I had a soft fluid like cyst in my late 20s (many yrs ago) for some reason I stopped drinking coffee for awhile & it went away..this was pre internet, so I might have read something about that connection in a natural health based library book..

Maybe something here will be helpful?
fibrocystic breast disease - Google Search

I was diagnosed with the cysts in my early 20s. I was getting a mammogram or breast ultrasound done every couple of years. I stopped getting it done over the last 5-7 years now. I felt like it was a waste of money. I will be turning 40 in a few months so then I know it will be recommended for screening. My daughter is a nurse for a obgyn. If I don't have it checked she will worry as she is a worry wart and may try and drag me to her doctor. Thank you for sharing the information. I will check into it.

Diamond Tiger,
A couple of years back, my daughter had a small tender area that was concerning her and it turned out to be just fine. The GP did send her for an ultrasound but it was a small breast cyst and they apparently can get bigger and more tender before period and then go down again after. I think that there are a number of different types of lumps or harder areas and they're really common and certainly not breast cancer. Personally, I'd get it checked for peace of mind though, just to be sure. take care there.

D T, do some research on Iodine and breast health, it could be amazing for you with even 1 drop of iodine daily....and if you want to get Iodine Levels checked, it's a big deficiency in our population, not in Japan...

When I've missed my daily "drop" I can end up with pain and tenderness, I do not miss it as I know my body....and I don't get a huge seafood amount of foods.... I try to but it's not easy to get adequate seafoods...