How Do You Prevent Breast Microcalcifications?
Breast microcalcifications are tiny deposits of calcium within the breast tissue. The vast majority of calcifications are benign, and most doctors will take a wait and see approach to their appearance on a mammogram. There are no reliable methods for preventing microcalcifications, but you can take steps to assure early detection and take preventative measures against more serious breast conditions that can follow in some cases. Preventative medicine is the key to early identification of microcalcifications. Consult a doctor regarding when to begin receiving annual mammograms, as this is the first line of defense in detecting growths of any kind in the breast tissue. Finding a microcalcification is a relatively common occurrence, particularly during and after menopause. Most often there is no identifiable cause for calcifications but in some cases they will follow an injury to the breast. Calcification also has also been identified as a possible side effect of breast augmentation. Upon
