Definitions for "Fibrocystic breast disease"
Keywords:  cyst, vitex, benign, efa, lumpy
The Condition"...However, recent research has offered new hope because it has shown a strong connection between the wearing of bras and benign fibrocystic lumps, cysts and pain..." Recommendation Change In Clothing Habits"Sydney Singer and Soma Grismaijer (authors of Dressed to Kill, Avery Press, 1995) suggest that some 80% of bra-wearers who experience lumps, cysts or tenderness will see those symptoms vanish, "within a month of getting rid of the bra..."
Relationship to EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) Requirement"...Treatment with essential fatty acids may help to normalize this..."
The Condition"...As with vitamin E, the effectiveness of vitamin B6 remains unclear..." Recommendation Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)"Some, but not all, studies find that B6 reduces symptoms..."
The Condition"...He also mentions adrenal exhaustion as another factor that can contribute to FBD..."
Relationship to Low Adrenal Function / Adrenal Insufficiency"[The Safe Uses of Cortisol, William Mck..."
The Condition"...This group of conditions is very common in younger women, occurring in about 20% of premenopausal females..."