An adolescent female is diagnosed with fibrocystic breast disease. What advice can the nurse provide the adolescent about this diagnosis?

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The formation of fibrocystic lesions may be increased in some women with the use of methylxanthines found in caffeine so avoiding foods such as coffee, cola drinks, tea, chocolate, some toffee candy, and medications that contain caffeine helps reduce pain. Fibrocystic lesions are not precancerous. The lesions will not fade with full growth of the breasts. Breast self-examination is indicated monthly for all women.

An Adolescent Female Is Diagnosed with Fibrocystic Breast Disease