All About Fibrocystic Breast Changes

4. Diagnosing Fibrocystic Breast Changes with a Physical Exam

A physician will check for lumps and other breast changes with a visual and manual breast examination. If she determines the changes are normal, a woman may not need any further diagnostic tests. If the doctor finds a new lump and suspects it is associated with fibrocystic breast changes, she may have a woman come back after her menstrual period for another examination. Changes that remain after a woman's menstrual period may call for further diagnostic testing.