Question 1

how should breasts feel?

Accepted Answer

Feel soft: Breast tissue on exam in a lying down position with the breast  being examined, having the hand behind the head and the opposite hand being used, should move around the breast in a clockwise position.L  the breast should feel like lumpy oatmeal.  A lesion in the breast would feel like someone dropped a stone into the lumpy oatmeal.

Question 2

why are my breasts lopsided?

Accepted Answer

Because u r a woman: Most women have some amount of breast size discrepancy.  This is normal and not automatically a problem.  Some women have such a big discrepancy that cosmetically, it causes them personal concerns and anxiety.  If this is the case, you may wish to consult with your physician to look into treatment options.

Question 3

my breasts are shrinking. why?

Accepted Answer

How did you measure?: It is unlikely that your breasts are shrinking at your age. What makes you think that breasts have decreased in size? Without objective measurement to support your impression, it is unlikely that your breasts shrank, unless you lost a lot of weight due to a serious illness. If this impression is validated by objective measures, it would be prudent to see your doctor.

Question 4

how come my breasts keep changing sizes?

Accepted Answer

Changes breast size: Breast scan change size  due to  fluid retention.  This  can occur in conjunction w premenstrual syndrome, your period, pregnancy, hormone imbalance or use of oral contraceptives.

Question 5

any reasons why my breasts keep changing sizes?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities: Breast size ^ can occur due increased fluid retention in conjunction w premenstrual syndrome, ovulation, your period ; pregnancy.

Question 6

what causes cysts  in the breasts?

Accepted Answer

Nature: Many women have fibrocystic changes in their breast tissue.  Fluid retention during the cycle can result in the fibrocystic tissue becoming more prominent - manifesting as cysts.  Caffeine is known to promote fluid retention and cyst formation in the breast tissue.

Question 7

how to enlarge breast?

Accepted Answer

3 Ways are proven: 1) pregnancy causes breast enlargement

2) weight gain may cause the breasts to enlarge

3) the most effective way to enlarge the breast is via a plastic surgeon.

Question 8

why do my breast hurt?

Accepted Answer

Could be many things: Hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle and fibrocystic breast changes (lumpy, tender breasts) are common causes of breast pain. Pregnancy is another common cause, along with hormone replacement, large breasts, cysts, infection & inflammation. And sometimes what may seem to originate from the breast may actually be pain from somewhere else. If you suffer from breast pain, see your doctor.

Question 9

how come my breast hurt?

Accepted Answer

Breast pain: Breast soreness can occur due to stretching from increased fluid retention.  Breast pain can occur in conjunction w premenstrual syndrome, ovulation, your period, pregnancy, hormone imbalance or use of oral contraceptives.

Question 10

cercoidosis lamps breast?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: Do you mean if sarcoidosis can cause breast lumps?  Sarcoidosis may cause a lump in the breast, but it would not be good to assume that. Any lump in the breast needs to be examined to exclude a tumor.

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