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Breasts contain glands so they can naturally form lumps. Some women form more lumps than others. If you have this tendency, you are said to have "fibrocystic breasts."
Limiting caffeine seems to lessen the lumpiness of breasts somewhat, but the difference is not dramatic.
If you have lumps as a normal part of your breast exam, you have an added challenge when it comes to self-breast exams for the early detection of cancer. Continue to tell your doctor about any lumps you feel, particularly if any feel unusually firm or irregular in shape.
