Concerning? or just all in my head

Apatheticboob

As you can see from my user name, I don’t pay much attention to my breasts. I never even really look at them, but my sis had a recent worry during an annual mammogram so I figure I’d better start being more alert.

I’m 48 years old and have breastfed my 5 babies continuously over the course of 13 years. I stopped breastfeeding for good about 3 years ago. I am very small breasted. I’ve never had a mammogram but have scheduled a 3D one 2 weeks from now. No family history of BC.

my right breast is always slightly tender. No matter where in my cycle I am. I guess I’ve really only noticed this in the past year. When doing a breast check it’s my right breast that has a lot of discomfort when pressing. The nipple and areola area hurt if I bump my chest against something. I also have a yellow discharge if I slightly squeeze. Is this because I’ve breastfed in the past?

I do not think we can post photos in here but I do have a small indent in the same breast that is visible if I stretch the skin there. It’s slightly purple (like a vein color maybe) and smooth and skin seems thin and opaque.

When I press around I feel all sorts of lumps and bumps and they are tender! So I really don’t know what’s normal breast tissue and what is a true lump.

Anyway, thanks for reading!

flashlight

Apatheticboob, My sister has 4 children and she breast fed the last for 2-years. I have 2-children and I made it for about 8-months each. The biting did me in! Your breast have been through a lot. Why are you squeezing and pulling your skin? In 2-weeks you will have your answer. Stay off Dr. Google. There could be many reasons why your breast feel tender. Don't go there.

Apatheticboob

oh I should clarify, I’m not squeezing or stretching aggressively! I was just doing the self breast check I guess.

LivinLife

I just want to welcome you! I can't really answer your questions. I have heard others describe some similar symptoms and it seemed breastfeeding related. Also some of what you describe could be more fibrocystic kinds of things. I hope that's the case... Do what you can to relax and focus on other things as much as possible until you mammogram. Please let us know how that goes....

Apatheticboob

Thanks! Will update after my mammogram.