Mastopathy is a disease of the mammary gland of a benign nature, which is characterized by pathological proliferation of its tissues, as well as pain.
The diagnosis of "mastopathy" has been made to women for more than 100 years. And so far this disease remains the most common pathology of the mammary gland.
general information
The main reason for the occurrence of mastopathy, experts attribute a deficiency of progesterone and an increase in the level of estrogen in the body of a woman. Also, a certain role is played by increased prolactin production, which regulates the growth, development and working condition of the mammary glands.
In modern medicine, there are 2 types of mastopathy: nodular and diffuse. The first type of disease is characterized by the formation of dense nodes up to 25-30 mm in size. As for the second, in this case, small prosovidnye strands and nodules are formed.
The diffuse form of the pathology is often treated with external drugs. However, it should be noted that for effective therapy, local ointments, gels and creams must be combined with phytocomplexes, hormonal preparations and vitamins.
The principle of local funds
The main task of ointments and gels in mastopathy is to normalize the level of progesterone and estrogen in the mammary glands. In most cases, such external preparations contain synthetic hormones. They are absorbed into the connective tissue and muscle fibers of the breast, and then contribute to suppressing the production of prolactin and eliminating hormonal imbalances.
Also, ointments for breast glands with mastopathy can have a plant basis. Such drugs can remove pain, relieve swelling and inflammation. Some local medicines can stimulate the resorption of medium and small cysts (with the removal of purulent secretion from the nipples).
Advantages of external drugs
Ointments for mastopathy of a diffuse form are used very often. Their main advantage is local exposure. Also, the positive qualities of such funds include their composition. Natural components and synthetic hormones are practically not absorbed into the systemic circulation. In addition, unlike strong hormonal drugs, such drugs do not cause adverse reactions and do not affect the functioning of internal organs and systems.
General rules of use
Pharmaceutical ointments for diffuse and nodular mastopathy are usually used twice a day. Such drugs contain high concentrations of active substances, and therefore the course of treatment with them should last from 4 to 8 months.
Some patients use self-made ointments for mastopathy. However, experts argue that home remedies are not as effective as their pharmacy counterparts. In any case, such preparations should only be rubbed into clean skin with circular and soft movements. It is forbidden to compress the chest with force or to press on it, as sudden movements can provoke an exacerbation of the disease, cause inflammation or even rupture of the cyst.
Most popular remedies
With mastopathy ointments, gels and creams should be selected only by a specialist. It should be understood that a universal medication that helps to cure such a disease does not exist. Each external remedy has its own functions, advantages and disadvantages. We will talk about the most popular and effective drugs below.
"Progestogel"
According to reviews, with mastopathy, the Progestogel gel is prescribed very often. The active substance of this drug is natural progesterone. During the use of such a medication, small capillaries in the mammary glands are strengthened, and the concentration of estrogen is also reduced. In addition, the considered local drug is able to remove swelling and soreness, improve the structure of epithelial and connective tissue.
The minimum course of Progestogel therapy is 3 months. The drug must be rubbed into the chest using a special applicator (1 time per day). This medication copes with any type of diffuse mastopathy. It helps both young girls and women during menopause.
According to the instructions and medical reviews, with mastopathy the Progestogel gel is contraindicated if the patient has a nodular form of the disease or there are malignant tumors. Also, the gel is prohibited for use during pregnancy.
With extreme caution, the drug is prescribed when taking oral contraceptives.
"Mastofit" from "Evalar"
Ointment for mastopathy "Mastofit", although an effective drug, however, it is not used very often. Experts attribute the lack of popularity of this tool with the fact that it is a dietary supplement. Such a drug cannot be used as an alternative hormonal treatment.
The basis of the ointment (cream) "Mastofit" includes an extract of seaweed, as well as soybean oil, glycerin and pork fat. The active ingredients of this product do not affect the level of progesterone and estrogen in the mammary glands. Such components only contribute to moisturizing the skin of the breast, reducing swelling and eliminating the discomfort that appears before menstruation.
The drug "Mastofit" can be used for mastopathy fibrous form. The local dietary supplement must be rubbed into the mammary glands 2 or 3 times a day. The duration of treatment with this tool is from two weeks to three months.
"Mastofit" should be used with extreme caution in diseases of the thyroid gland. This is due to the fact that the drug contains a high concentration of iodine. A contraindication to the use of such an ointment is an individual intolerance to a biological additive.
"Traumeel S"
According to reviews, Traumeel ointment works very well with mastopathy. However, many experts are skeptical of this drug. This is due to the fact that it is a homeopathic remedy and does not contain hormones. The active substances of this medication are herbal components: arnica, echinacea, belladonna, St. John's wort, yarrow, comfrey and chamomile.
Typically, the drug in question is prescribed as an additional tool for fibrocystic and fibrotic mastopathy. Such a cream can eliminate inflammation, swelling and pain, but it does not in any way affect the concentration of estrogen and progesterone.
The homeopathic remedy in question should be rubbed into the chest once or twice a day. The duration of treatment with this agent depends on the stage and symptoms of mastopathy.
Traumeel ointment has no contraindications for use, but we must not forget that if the drug is abused, the patient may develop allergies or dermatitis. The effect of a homeopathic remedy on nursing and pregnant women has not been studied.
The Healer
Ointment "Healer" from mastopathy helps pretty well. Such a drug is a pharmacy analogue of many folk remedies. The basis of the medication includes: plant extracts, beeswax, tocopherol and panthenol. It should also be remembered that the mentioned product does not contain synthetic and natural hormones.
Vegetable ointment “Doctor” is prescribed to patients only with the fibrous form of mastopathy. Such a drug can not cope with the fibrocystic or cystic type of the disease.
The active components of the “Doctor” are able to enhance blood circulation in the mammary glands. Thanks to this effect, not only swelling is noticeably reduced, but uncomfortable sensations and inflammation also completely disappear.
Herbal preparation does not have any serious contraindications for use (only individual intolerance to the substances that make up its composition). The effect of ointment on nursing and pregnant women has not been studied.
Cream "Healer" must be rubbed into the mammary glands twice or thrice a day. Such a drug is recommended to be used in the 2nd half of the menstrual cycle, after and during ovulation. This will remove all the uncomfortable sensations in the chest.
The course of therapy with the considered drug is 1-2 weeks. With longer use of the ointment, consultation with a mammologist or gynecologist is required.
Heparin ointment
Few people know, but with mastopathy, heparin ointment is no less effective than all the above funds. Such a drug is able to prevent the appearance of various seals in the mammary glands, as well as actively dissolve existing formations. However, it should be remembered that due to the effect on blood coagulation, the drug is not prescribed very often.
A contraindication to the use of heparin ointment for mastitis can only be hemophilia.
The active ingredients of this medication are local benzocaine anesthetic and heparin. Due to this composition of the ointment in question, the following properties are inherent:
- painkillers;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antithrombotic;
- vasodilator.
In the treatment of mastopathy, the ointment should be applied in a thin layer on the surface of the skin of the mammary glands. The duration of therapy with the drug is about 7 days.
Reviews
Reviews of patients about the above means used for mastopathy are ambiguous. This is due to the fact that each drug has its own characteristics.
Patients leave the greatest number of positive messages about Progestogel ointment. Experts explain this fact by the fact that the mentioned preparation contains natural progesterone, which makes it more effective.