Patient: I have bilateral breast enlargement with many nodules and a fibroadenoma in my right breast. There has been no pain, swelling or other discomfort. I took breast dissipation capsules for a week, then went to Longhua Hospital for ultrasound and was re-prescribed Chinese herbal medicine, and have been eating for 2 weeks now without any adverse reactions. 1. Since I have never felt any pain or discomfort, I am very worried that the fibroids detected may be cancer or some other diseases. So, can Dr. Liu please help me to carefully diagnose if it is a fibroadenoma? 2. When is the best time to operate on my fibroadenoma? I am planning to have a baby next spring. Do I need surgery to eliminate the nodules? If so, what about the many small nodules? Can I take medicine to eliminate them? 4. Will the nodules calcify if they don’t go away for a long time? What are the chances of calcification? Do I need surgery to eliminate it if it is calcified? Will it become cancer? Please see the uploaded prescription from Longhua Hospital, how long do I need to take this medicine to eliminate the hyperplasia and nodules? 6. Since I took 2 tablets of Yutin on Feb. 21, which caused my period to be disordered, I did not bleed at all until March 18. Shanghai Longhua Hospital Breast Department Liu Sheng: The main purpose of treatment for mastopathy is to stop pain and eliminate lumps. You have no pain now, the main thing is to eliminate the lumps, which usually requires at least 3 months of taking Chinese medicine. Your condition has been understood, please refer to my previous reply “How to treat mastocytosis thoroughly, will it worsen if not treated? (Click on the title to view) Not all fibroadenomas require surgery, but lumps smaller than 2cm can be observed. Breast nodules and breast calcification foci are two different diagnostic concepts, and there is no necessary connection between the two. Patient: Hello, Dr. Liu! Thank you for your reply! Are nodules and lumps the same concept? Will the nodules go down with the herbs attached to them? How long does it usually take to go down? Also, I am planning to have a baby next spring, so I have to stop taking the medicine for about two years in between, right? Will this interruption affect the effect of the medication? The actual fact is that you can find a lot of people who are not able to get a good deal on a lot of things. Chinese medicine is about evidence-based treatment, so it is difficult to say whether the Chinese medicine for any disease is effective for another disease. It is generally recommended that pregnancy can be considered 3 months after stopping herbal medicine.