Question 1

why does my areolas change size and colour, it can happen multiple times a day my veins are also more visible im both my breasts and areolas leading to my nipples?

Accepted Answer

: It could be due to temperature change. You should get a base-line breast exam by your Gyn and let him/her check for any abnormality

Question 2

can mirena (levonorgestrel) cause size and color of areolas to change?

Accepted Answer

Possible : Mirena (levonorgestrel) has hormones and hormones can change the color and size of Areola.

Question 3

does birth control change the size of the areolas?

Accepted Answer

Not the areola: It will not change the physical  size of the areola, but will increase the "little bumps" around the areola called the Glands of Montgomery. due to hormone influences.

Question 4

does birth control change size of areola?

Accepted Answer

No: They wont make your areola bigger.

Question 5

my sister noticed a lump in her right breast about 9 months ago and now she noticed a change in the size of the areola. please what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Breast lump: For this your sister with history of breast lump in the past with changing areola size, need to see a general surgeon for evaluation and management.
Good luck.

Question 6

iam 23, i have small ring size colour change in my right nipple around aerola (light mild colour)and it has no pain or itchiness.. it has any problem. iam worried?

Accepted Answer

: If the finding is new, just observe it for a few days. If new symptom develops then you can get back to us or see a doctor. Take care.

Question 7

is it normal to have changes in your areola?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The body changes all the time. Some changes can be a sign of trouble. Hardening, retraction, inversion, discharge, surrounding dimpling of the skin are signs of concern.

Question 8

hi my bra size is 36 dd and my areolas are really big and i was wondering if there is anything i can do to make them smaller?

Accepted Answer

Breast/areola size: Reduction mammoplasty operations can also surgically reduce the size of the areolae, but will add scarring to the appearance of the breasts, and will generally (at "36 dd") not be covered by medical insurance.

Question 9

what are the causes of areola changes? i have noticed a very slight change in the shape of my right areola, in one small area it seems that it has stretched out. basically the overall shape is not perfectly round as it has always been. i am slightly conce

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello.   Areolas often become stretched out during pregnancy or breast feeding.  Even without pregnancy, the areola is subject to changes over time.  Things which can impact the areola include hormonal changes, birth control pills, aging,  and some medications.  However, if your skin is puckering inward or an underlying mass is palpated, that needs to be evaluated expeditiously.

Question 10

is there a way to reduce the size of my areolas without surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: That will require surgery by a plastic surgeon.

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A member asked:

Why does my areolas change size and colour, it can happen multiple times a day my veins are also more visible im both my breasts and areolas leading to my nipples?

A member asked:

Can mirena (levonorgestrel) cause size and color of areolas to change?

A member asked:

Does birth control change the size of the areolas?

A member asked:

Does birth control change size of areola?

A member asked:

My sister noticed a lump in her right breast about 9 months ago and now she noticed a change in the size of the areola. please what could be the cause?

A member asked:

Iam 23, i have small ring size colour change in my right nipple around aerola (light mild colour)and it has no pain or itchiness.. it has any problem. iam worried?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have changes in your areola?

A member asked:

Hi my bra size is 36 dd and my areolas are really big and i was wondering if there is anything i can do to make them smaller?

A member asked:

What are the causes of areola changes? i have noticed a very slight change in the shape of my right areola, in one small area it seems that it has stretched out. basically the overall shape is not perfectly round as it has always been. i am slightly conce

A member asked:

Is there a way to reduce the size of my areolas without surgery?

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