Breast lumps in teenage girls

In life, some young girls may suspect that they have related diseases or even worry that they have cancer because of the development of breast lumps, nodules or lumps. In fact, this idea is very one-sided.

1. Why do breast lumps appear during teenage development?

The breasts are in the development and growth stage. The mammary gland cells in the breasts will be stimulated by related hormones, so it is normal to have pain or lumps. If the lumps or swelling and pain are not long-term, they are normal phenomena and girls can rest assured.

2. The whole process of breast development in adolescent girls

According to research by medical experts, the whole process of breast development can be divided into five stages.

Stage I: Before puberty, breasts have not yet developed.

Stage II: In the early stages of breast development, the breast bud under the nipple begins to grow and appears as a distinct dome-shaped bulge.

Stage III: The breasts become rounder and more adult-like in shape, but are still smaller.

Stage IV: The breasts enlarge rapidly, and the nipples and areola protrude forward, shaped like small balls.

Stage V: The breasts of normal adults are formed, and the small balls of the nipple and areola merge into the round shape of the breast.

It usually takes four years for breasts to develop and mature, but there are great individual differences. For girls who develop rapidly, the whole process can be completed within one and a half years, while for girls who develop slowly, it can last for about nine years. For some girls, breast development goes directly from stage III to stage V, and may not be obvious in stage IV; for some girls, breast development stays in stage IV and does not finally mature until the first pregnancy.

3. Matters needing attention regarding breast development during puberty

1. Be careful not to bind your chest

If a girl is in the puberty stage, try not to wear tight underwear, because breast binding will cause a lot of harm to the development and health of the girl's breasts. First of all, chest binding will compress the heart, large blood vessels and lungs, affecting the normal development of the internal organs. Secondly, breast binding will compress the breasts, causing blood to be replenished in the chest, thus causing pain and inverted nipples.

2. Wear a suitable bra

After the breast development is basically completed, the mother needs to promptly guide the girl to choose a bra that suits her. Generally speaking, a girl's breasts are fully developed by the age of 15, but due to large individual differences, it depends on the actual situation. Wearing a bra can support the breasts to prevent sagging, reduce local pressure on the heart, promote blood circulation, and is beneficial to breast development.

3. Pay attention to breast hygiene

Due to endocrine problems, adolescent girls will experience breast tenderness and nipple pain before and after their menstrual periods. At this time, girls must not squeeze their breasts, otherwise it will easily cause ruptures and cause infection. At the same time, the nipples and breasts should be cleaned regularly, because the glands of the areola secrete oil-like substances. Although this substance can protect the breasts, it will also accumulate dirt.