Cyclic mastalgia is a troubling condition characterized by a dull ache or heaviness in the breast, present in about 60-70% of fertile women. Oxidative stress is one of the primary causes of mastalgia without a palpable lump. The antioxidant properties of Vitamin E make it a suitable supplement to be used in the management of cyclic mastalgia. 1,2 In this exclusive video, Dr. Hema Divakar elaborates on the pathophysiology of cyclic mastalgia, followed by the role of Vitamin E and related clinical evidence for its effectiveness in managing cyclic mastalgia. References: Muralidhar M, Keerthi S, Akuri S, Dongari S.
Role of vitamin E in management of mastalgia without a palpable lump. International Surgery Journal. 2016;:2054-2057. Hajizadeh K, Alizadeh Charandabi S, Hasanzade R, Mirghafourvand M. Effect of vitamin E on severity and duration of cyclic mastalgia: A systematic review and…
