More than 70% of women complain of breast pain at some time during their lives.
Up to 15% of patients require medical treatment.
Approximately 50% of complaints are cyclic mastalgia.
Cyclic pain usually occurs during the late luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and resolves with the onset of menses.
Studies reveal 11% of women have moderate to severe breast pain and 58% mild cyclic discomfort.
Cyclic pain can interfere with sexual activity (48%), physical activities (37%), social activities (12%) and school activities (8%).
Danazol relieves breast pain in 70-93% of cases.