Department of mammology in Nikolaev

Mammology is closely related to gynecology, endocrinology, oncology, but it began to develop as a separate medical area relatively recently. Interest in this field has arisen because of the ever-growing number of women facing mammary gland diseases: mastitis, mastopathy, fibroadenoma.

Symptoms of mammary gland diseases

Annually the number of diagnosed mammary pathologies is growing. Mammologists associate this with the increased level of stress of a life of modern women.

Other factors can also provoke the disease:

• intake of hormonal contraceptives without consulting a gynecologist;
• sedentary lifestyle;
• excessive alcohol consumption;
• unbalanced nutrition;
• frequent or early abortion;
• genetic predisposition.

Any of the above factors affect the endocrine profile of a woman and disturbs the normal functioning of the mammary glands. Therefore, it is necessary to undergo an examination with a mammologist at least twice a year and make an appointment with a specialist in case of the following symptoms:

• soreness and tightness in the chest, not associated with the menstrual cycle;
• redness of the skin or rash;
• purulent, bloody or other atypical discharge from the nipples;
• enlarged lymph nodes in the armpits.

The visit to a specialist should also not be postponed with the development of general symptoms: frequent headaches, increased fatigue, sharp change in weight. Each of these signs can indicate the pathological changes.

Most often mammologists face the following diseases:

• mastitis: inflammation of the glands, caused by obstruction of the ducts and galactostasia;
• mastopathy: proliferation of tissues with the appearance of benign neoplasms;
• engorgement: a painful condition due to milk retention in the glands.

Also, the patient can be diagnosed with fibroadenoma and cyst which are masses that do not require surgical treatment at the initial stages of the disease. Therefore, it is so important to visit a specialist in time: in an advanced form, a neoplasm can regenerate into cancer.

How is the treatment of mammary gland problems performed in “ON Clinic”?

The visit to mammologist starts with a general examination of the patient. The specialist asks about the presence of symptoms, probes the glands, and checks the lymph nodes. If necessary, additional tests are prescribed: urine and blood tests, ultrasound, mammography, biopsy. Based on the results of the examinations, a treatment regimen is developed.

If diseases are detected early, they can be cured conservatively: for example, with hormone therapy and compliance with certain recommendations that prevent stagnant phenomena in the glands. Throughout the course of therapy, the patient continues to be observed at the mammologist, who controls the course of recovery, and, if necessary, adjusts the treatment.

The medical center “ON Clinic” has all the necessary equipment for diagnosing diseases of the mammary glands in the early stages. Qualified mammologists and experienced nursing staff work here. Each patient receives quality service. You can visit a specialist by the previous appointment which can be done by contact number of the clinic.