Question

susan performs a breast self - exam each month. which change might warrant a trip to a doctor for further testing? losing fullness in breasts after weight loss having occasional tenderness in breasts experiencing occasional changes in breast size feeling irregularities on the surface of the breast

Explanation:

• Losing fullness in breasts after weight loss is a normal physiological change due to fat loss.
• Having occasional tenderness in breasts can be related to hormonal fluctuations (e.g., during the menstrual cycle) and is often not a sign of a serious underlying issue.
• Experiencing occasional changes in breast size can also be associated with hormonal changes (such as during the menstrual cycle) and is a common occurrence.
• Feeling irregularities on the surface of the breast is a more concerning sign. Breast lumps or irregularities (which could potentially be tumors, cysts, or other pathological growths) need to be evaluated by a medical professional. A doctor can perform further tests (such as a mammogram, ultrasound, or biopsy) to determine the nature of the irregularity.

Answer:

feeling irregularities on the surface of the breast