Do you know the 8 secrets of women's breast health?

Q: Will "Princess Taiping" develop breast hyperplasia?

A: It is unscientific to say that women with small breasts will not get breast diseases. Even for women whose breast development stops early, as long as there is an abnormality in hormone secretion in the body, it will also cause various breast problems. Many of the breast disease patients I have seen are women with small breasts. Even men with endocrine disorders may develop breast diseases. Breast diseases are closely related to the body's hormone balance level, daily living environment, work pressure, etc.

Q: What changes will occur to the breasts after pregnancy or childbirth?

A: During pregnancy, breasts will gradually grow larger. After delivery or breastfeeding, breasts may sag and the cup size will decrease. This is called "breast aging", which is mainly caused by the breasts no longer producing milk and some tissues begin to atrophy. To prevent sagging breasts, women can try wearing shaping or sports bras to maintain their body shape.

Q: Why are my breasts asymmetrical?

A: A small abnormality in breast tissue during embryonic development may result in obvious morphological differences after birth and growth. The main manifestations are that the breasts, nipples and areolas are different in size or are not on the same level. The embryonic development abnormalities that cause breast asymmetry are not limited to the breast tissue itself, but may also come from problems with the pectoralis major muscle, ribs or other chest tissues, resulting in asymmetrical breast shape.

Q: Is breast enhancement essential oil harmful to breasts?

A: From a professional perspective, occasional use of breast enhancement essential oils will not cause direct harm to the body, but long-term use in large doses will increase estrogen levels in the body and affect breast health. Medical research shows that hormone replacement therapy for women during menopause also increases the risk of breast cancer. Therefore, women cannot supplement estrogen and progesterone casually. It is an exaggeration for beauty salons to claim that essential oils have a therapeutic effect on breast hyperplasia.

Q: What are the benefits of breastfeeding?

A: Persistent breastfeeding can effectively prevent breast cancer and promote body recovery. The length of breastfeeding is an important factor affecting women's risk of breast cancer, even more than genetic factors. The incidence of breast cancer in developed countries increased significantly in the last century because in the past 100 years, women in developed countries mostly replaced breastfeeding with artificial feeding, resulting in a significant increase in the incidence of breast cancer. In order to keep women away from breast cancer, new mothers and expectant mothers should not give up breastfeeding.

Q: Is it true that bad lifestyle habits such as high stress and staying up late increase the risk of breast cancer?

A: Young urban women face fierce competitive pressure and are in a state of stress for a long time, which leads to emotional instability and unrest. These mental factors combined with unhealthy lifestyles and working habits can cause further damage to the breasts. Although working women are under great pressure at work, they should relax themselves mentally at the right time. Laughing out loud and talking to others are good ways to relieve stress. Good family life and interpersonal relationships can effectively reduce stress. Going outdoors more often to get some sunlight, returning to nature and returning to family life is beneficial to your physical and mental health.

Q: How to perform breast self-examination?

A: Women should check their breasts regularly to see if there are any changes in their shape. You can stand in front of the mirror, put your hands on your hips and slowly rotate your body to the right and left to check whether your nipples and breasts are sunken, red, swollen, or have skin damage. Then support your hips with both palms and press down hard while rotating your body. This will make the outline of the breasts appear clear. If any abnormal changes are found, you need to compare it with the other side to check whether the breasts are symmetrical. If there is an asymmetry, you should go to the hospital for consultation immediately.

Q: Can early breast cancer be cured?

A: It mainly depends on whether appropriate treatment is taken in time. Generally speaking, early breast cancer tumors are small and have not spread or metastasized, so surgical resection is the most effective treatment. Breast-conserving surgery is an important surgical treatment for early breast cancer. Conventional radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery has a good effect. The 5-year survival rate of breast cancer patients after surgical resection is over 60%. After the operation, it is recommended to undergo a period of postoperative treatment, such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and traditional Chinese medicine treatment, to prevent recurrence and speed up the recovery of body functions.