Factors Affecting Breast Size And Shape
Family Genes and History
Our genes have some influence on breast size and shape, as do our hair color and shape, skin colour, height and weight.
Of course, there are other factors that contribute to the changes that may occur over time.
Weight
Boobs; It is a part of our body consisting of connective tissue, mammary gland ducts and adipose tissue.
Because it contains adipose tissue, a difference in your breast size is seen when you gain or lose weight.
Remember that weight loss can look different for everyone. Breast size increases in high weight gains. In the same way, when too much weight is lost, shrinking and sagging occur.
Exercise
Doing pectoral exercises like the chest press can strengthen our four main muscles in the back of your chest tissue. If your pectoral muscles enlarge, this may cause your breasts to protrude a little more. These exercises do not actually increase your chest size. It pushes the muscles in the back forward. Your breasts may appear larger.
Menstrual Period
Have you noticed that your breasts get bigger during your period? Your menstrual cycle can bring quite significant changes in your breast size, texture and shape.
During the first half of your cycle, your body produces estrogen, a hormone that stimulates ovulation and the milk ducts in the breasts. In the second half of the cycle (closer to your period), it stimulates the formation of mammary glands, which can cause your breasts to swell. So your breasts may feel slightly larger temporarily due to swelling.
While on your period, your breasts may also feel a little lumpier than usual. However, this is nothing to worry about. Your glands are enlarging to prepare for a possible pregnancy. Eventually, your breasts will return to their normal size and texture.
Birth Control Methods
There are methods such as pills and injections used as birth control methods. These methods can affect your breast size. This is because the estrogen and progesterone in hormonal birth control can cause water retention.
Pregnancy And Postpartum
Pregnancy breasts are a real phenomenon. Breast changes such as tenderness and swelling are some of the earliest signs of pregnancy. A person’s breasts tend to enlarge during pregnancy due to factors such as normal weight gain, water retention, and hormonal changes.
During pregnancy, your progesterone levels increase to help your body produce more milk ducts and lobules, which are milk-producing glands.
As a result, your breasts may enlarge and your nipple may change. The color of the nipple becomes darker. If you decide to breastfeed, your breasts may continue to swell in the postpartum period. However, they usually return to their normal size about three to six months after they stop breastfeeding.
Age
Bodies are constantly changing, so your breasts may look different in the future than they do now. As you approach menopause, hormonal changes can affect the size and shape of your breasts. When estrogen levels drop, the connective tissue in the breasts becomes dehydrated. It loses its elasticity. In addition, breast tissue shrinks and loses some of its shape.
Sudden changes in the breasts are important. You need to see a doctor immediately. For example, if you suddenly experience chest pain, notice a hard spot on your breast, or have nipple discharge, these could be a sign of a tumor in your breast.
