What causes breast swelling and enlargement?

Whether men or women, they are usually very concerned about their body changes. Especially for women, breast health is very important to them. Some women suddenly feel that their breasts are swollen and enlarged in their lives. After this happens, many people are particularly worried and afraid that they have breast diseases. What are the common reasons for breast swelling and enlargement?

Causes of breast enlargement

1. Generally speaking, female breasts develop rapidly between the ages of 13 and 16, and further mature between the ages of 16 and 18. So if it is in the normal development stage, this should be a normal reaction. During adolescence, you need to focus on studying and try not to fall in love too early.

2. Many women experience breast swelling before menstruation. In severe cases, the breasts will swell and become painful when touched. It is caused by increased premenstrual estrogen, breast hyperplasia, and edema of breast tissue. The above changes may disappear after menstruation.

3. The basic manifestations of breast hyperplasia are breast lumps and breast pain. About 80% of patients have symptoms of breast pain, which is mostly bilateral but can also be unilateral. The nature of the pain is divided into distending pain, stabbing pain, shooting pain, dull pain or tenderness. The manifestation of breast pain is often unstable and may worsen before menstruation, and often worsen when there are mood changes, fatigue, or weather changes. Some patients have systemic symptoms such as nipple itching, discharge, bitter taste in the mouth, rib distension, chest tightness, anorexia, and menstrual disorders.

4. At 40 days of pregnancy, due to the large amount of estrogen secreted by prolactin, the placenta, progesterone and villi, the breasts will enlarge and may also be accompanied by a feeling of distension and pain. In severe cases, it may last throughout the pregnancy and no treatment is required.

5. When the breasts receive external stimulation, they will secrete sex hormones to promote their growth, so rubbing the breasts will promote development. Having sex is likely to stimulate these areas and secrete more estrogen.

How to take care of enlarged breasts

1. The sleeping posture should be correct. It is best for women to sleep on their backs. Do not sleep on one side for a long time. This will not only easily squeeze the breasts, but also cause unbalanced breast development.

2. When couples have sex, they should avoid squeezing the woman's breasts forcefully.

3. Don’t wear a bra that doesn’t fit your chest, or simply don’t wear a bra because you’re afraid of the trouble.

4. Women should pay attention to the cleanliness of their breasts. Long-term uncleanliness will cause trouble, leading to inflammation or skin diseases. Therefore, the breasts must be cleaned regularly.

There are many possibilities for breast swelling and enlargement. It is not only pregnancy that will cause breast enlargement, but breasts will definitely change during pregnancy. If you are sure that you are pregnant, it is normal for breasts to swell and enlarge. If you are not pregnant, you need to consider other factors. You don’t need to worry too much. You need to wear a bra with a suitable cup size to protect your breasts.