Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Fibrocystic breast diseaseUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewFibrocystic breast changes are common. The condition is likely due to hormone changes during the menstrual cycle that affect breast tissue. SymptomsSymptoms include texture change, pain or tenderness, and lumpiness. These may be more bothersome before a period. TreatmentsMost such changes are normal. Medical evaluation is needed for new changes. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use