Throughout a woman's life, mammary glands are constantly affected by various hormones. According to medical calculations, a total of 15 hormones affect the development of the breast, and the most important role is played by ovarian hormones - estrogens and progesterone. It is under their influence that the mammary glands change significantly during the period when the girl comes to puberty.

In a healthy woman, the breasts are subject to changes literally every month - with each menses the chest swells, painful sensations appear. Also, changes occur during pregnancy, and later during lactation. All this is caused by the functions of the hormones of the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, ovaries, adrenals.

Any disturbances in the body, especially endocrine, for which an increase in the level of estrogen, can lead to diseases and the appearance of tumors in the chest. Diseases of the mammary glands are one of the most serious problems of modern medicine, since every year the percentage of oncological female diseases slowly grows. This phenomenon is associated with worsening of ecology, an increase in the general radiation background, "bad behavior" of the Sun, constant stresses and the turmoil of modern life. Among the most common diseases include mastopathy - a group of pathological conditions, which are characterized by violations of hormonal regulation of body functions with a violation of the structure and function of the mammary glands.

In order to avoid a multitude of these unpleasant and life-threatening diseases, every woman should make it a rule to visit the mammologist regularly, and the first time should be visited no later than 15-17 years. Even if at the moment there are no painful sensations, suspicious symptoms, discharge from the nipples, visits to the mammalogist should be regular: up to 35 years - once a year, from 35 to 50 years - once or twice a year, after 50 years - Twice a year. In addition to the examination with a doctor, it is necessary to perform ultrasound and x-ray of the mammary glands annually. It will be worth remembering that any woman, regardless of age, in case of detection in the mammary glands of suspicious symptoms, it is necessary to urgently undergo a full examination and consult a mammologist.

The procedure for the examination is simple: the patient undresses to the waist, and the doctor palpates the mammary glands accurately, paying special attention to their shape, texture and appearance. If the doctor discovers any seals, the patient is referred for ultrasound or mammography health. sumy. ua.

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