A 23-year-old female presents with episodic bilateral breast tenderness.Upon palpation,there are multiple areas of nodularity with no dominant breast mass and no tenderness,nipple,or skin changes.It is best to recommend:

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The patient's symptoms suggest cyclic mastalgia, which is a common breast symptom that is associated with hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle. It is not necessary to do any imaging or biopsy at this time. Instead, the patient should keep a diary of her menstrual cycle and breast symptoms to see if there is any correlation between the two. If necessary, the patient can be managed with over-the-counter analgesics and/or hormonal therapy.

A 23-Year-Old Female Presents with Episodic Bilateral Breast Tenderness