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Mammary Gland Health

Meaning

A state of physiological integrity and functional normalcy of the breast tissue, characterized by the absence of pathology and a balanced response to the cyclical and developmental influence of sex hormones. Optimal mammary gland health is critically dependent on the controlled proliferation and differentiation of ductal and lobular structures, processes that are highly sensitive to circulating levels of estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin. Monitoring this health is a key aspect of women’s hormonal and longevity medicine.