I'd had some mild discomfort in inner arm at breast (thought it was from bra underwire as seems to be more when wearing bra), started paying more attention to breasts. Have always checked them and my last screening mammogram (in 2021) was clear.  I'm 55 and started HRT about 6 months ago.  Anyways, I felt the areola on one side had become more oval than round (can't really say for certain) and also if I flexed there is sometimes a long, vertical 'indent'.

Fast forward to seeing GP, thinking I'd be told (again) that all my aches/pains are anxiety and/or menopause, however I've been sent to breast clinic on 2week path. Appointment is tomorrow and I'm told will last a few hours.  Have been finding many positive stories here, so trying to be rational and see this as standard pracice for anything to do with breast issues, and could all be hormonal in perimenopause,  but getting more anxious and probably causing pain/discomfort with all the prodding and poking I've been doing these last few days!!

Just posting as it helps to take worry out my head and on to paper!  Hopefully tomorrow will bring a good result as unknown is worst bit.

Apologies for long post!