Thread: Anyone had this problem??

Hey gals, was going to sleep last night and discovered a lump in my left breast. I am not too good about self exams, but this area kind of has been "itchy" feeling lately. I just figured it was dry skin due to the cold winter. Well, this time I noticed a pea sized lump just below the skin near the aereola. I went to the bathroom to look at it in the mirror. I kind of squeezed it and this puss seeped out! I know, yuck! THe area is tender and feels warmer than the rest of me. The lump seems a bit smaller now and I was wondering if maybe it was some sort of duct infection or something. I turn 40 in march and my Mom was a breast cancer survivor. I've had 3 mammographies so far. I plan on calling my doctor on Monday even though I am due for my annual exam in two weeks. Has anyone ever had this happen. Just curious. Help!!

I have had several experiences like the one mention. I am 28 and had my first lump about 2 years ago. It was on the side of my breast and was warm to the touch. After a few days it got bigger, it never came to a head but just like a pore opened and began to leak pus. I had that happen 4 time in the year to follow and was eventually told that caffine can cause cysts like this. I gave up caffine and have not had one since.