Did you know that your breasts can actually say a lot about your health? Because why are they smaller or larger? Do you have hair growing on your breasts or is the skin around them irritated? Read on and find out what it all means.
This is what your breasts say about your health
Your breasts are growing
You notice that your boobs are growing. This is not surprising, because you may have gained some weight. After puberty, your breasts become larger and you generally gain weight. The fact that you gain some weight may be due to eating more, exercising less, not getting enough sleep or perhaps stress. It can also mean that you are due for your period, have started a new pill or are pregnant. Horomonal changes can be a cause of the growth of your breasts. As long as your breasts grow evenly, there is nothing to worry about.
Your breasts become smaller
It is of course also possible that your breasts are getting smaller. This may be because you are losing weight. Your breasts consist partly of fat and you will therefore lose more size if the rest of your body also becomes slimmer. In addition, it can also mean that your cycle starts again. Your boobs often get bigger during your period, so it is not surprising that they shrink again over time and the cycle starts again.
One breast is bigger than the other
Know that no breast area is completely symmetrical. So this probably doesn’t mean anything. It can also be medical. If you really notice that one breast is significantly larger than the other and differs in shape, it might be wise to visit your doctor. But know that it happens often, so don’t worry right away!
The skin under your breasts is irritated
You notice that your skin is starting to irritate a bit. This could be because you may have an allergy. For example, bra underwires are made of nickel and not everyone can handle this well. You may also suffer from friction. Do you have large(er) breasts? Then the underside of your boobs may rub against the skin below, causing irritation. There is a good chance that you are wearing the wrong bra size. In addition, you may be washing your bra too little. Bacteria can cause irritations.
Your nipples are either very small or very large
No worries. Just like your boobs, your nipples can also vary greatly from person to person. Every breast and therefore also nipple is unique.
You have small bumps around your nipple
Nothing to worry about. These are often the ends of your mammary glands and yes, these can sometimes also be visible when you are not pregnant.
You have hair growth
It may be that your body has been exposed to excessive testosterone through the use of the pill, but it can also be the case when you are cuddling with your loved one and he or she has just applied testosterone gel. This gives his body a boost again. You may also suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). With this syndrome, the ovaries produce too much testosterone, causing your ovulation to be irregular and sometimes not to occur. Irregular periods or acne can also be symptoms. If in doubt, please visit your doctor.
You have itchy nipples
Who knows, you might still have remnants of your shampoo on your nipples. So rinse extra well in this area. You may also be allergic to clothing or have your period. But it could also be that you have Peget’s disease. This is a rare condition of the nipple and often the skin around it is irritated and extremely itchy. Sometimes a yellow substance or some blood is released, in this case always go to the doctor.
Sensitive
This may be because you have your period. Your breasts are often a bit more sensitive. It can also be caused by drinking too much caffeine. It has been scientifically proven that caffeine can make your boobs more sensitive and painful.
