WHAT IS A CYST?

The fundamental characteristic of cystic tumors, or cysts, is that the material they contain is fluid. In short, cysts are benign tumors filled with fluid material.

The main characteristic of cystic tumors is that the material they contain is fluid. In short, cysts are benign tumors filled with fluid.

Breast cysts are not cancerous and do not become malignant.

Due to various hormonal and other influences, these cysts can grow or shrink, increase or decrease in number over time. Growth and increase in number do not necessarily indicate worsening, while shrinkage and decrease in number do not necessarily indicate better outcomes.
After menopause, breast cysts often shrink and disappear over the years due to the decrease in estrogen levels in the body.