Small asymmetry in tissue and scared
hi! I’m f22 and felt something asymmetrical in my left breast a few months ago. I do acknowledge I have a lot of health anxiety, so things like this are blown out of proportion. I have no family history or risk factors.
A couple months ago in my left breast, right above where the top of my areola ends, when I press in I feel some variation in the breast tissue. I think it feels similar in texture to the surrounding (kind of spongy, some ripples in texture) but the best way I can describe it is it goes from normal to kind of sloping off in a more dramatic way then the rest of the tissue. This variation is very small (maybe a fingertip) but I don’t feel this in the other breast so it scared me a bit. I don’t know if this even classifies as a lump since it isn’t really a bump at all per se, more abnormal plane depth and variation of that makes sense. Due to the more ‘dramatic’ sloping off on one side it feels more bumpy and definitely obvious when I do a self exam. I have been more fixated on it and feeling it these last few months which I acknowledge isn’t helping. The concern for me is that I don’t feel this on the other side.
I do go to the obgyn every year and have never had abnormal exam. I am going in January (not for this but for a normal physical) but I would love if anyone could ease my mind before then.
Is it possible it’s just fat? Normal breast texture? Is it possible to feel mammary glands or anything of that sort? (Not pregnant, never have been).
thanks so much, and I appreciate the support! :)
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@lreddddd, welcome to BC.org! What you’re describing could very well be due to normal hormonal changes, especially at your age, but it’s absolutely okay to bring this up with your doctor. They’re there to help and can provide reassurance or further evaluation if needed. But keep in mind that most changes in young women are completely benign and related to normal breast anatomy. Hope other members come and give some advice too. In the meantime, try to relax and keep your mind distracted while you wait for your appointment.
Wishing you the best and hoping everything turns out perfectly fine!
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