Hello to all,

I posted several days ago about a breast mass while weaning my preschooler. I
received several messages and found each one to be reassuring and
informative. Thanks to all!

My mammogram was negative.   I have nursed very little over the past several
months and did not experience any damage from the compression used in
mammography. An ultrasound of the area in question was also negative. The
appointment with the surgeon was uneventful. He listened attentively to my
lactational history and after a thorough breast exam concluded that my
breasts were completely normal.

The surgeon compared the changes in my breast to the aging of a matress. What
was springy during pregnancy and lactation is now more squishy, as if some of
the springs were missing.  My normal breast tissue is thicker on the lateral
side and will slowly seem less prominent as fat returns to my involuting
breasts. The cyclical pain and pseudolumps I felt were normal for me.  The
peace of mind I feel now was worth the hassle of testing and breast exams. If
in doubt, find out!!

Karen Forsthoff BA IBCLC