Question 1

why do my breasts get bigger with age?

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Because...: The breasts enlarge naturally with weight gain, puberty, pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Question 2

do womens breasts get larger as they age?

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Usually: The breasts enlarge naturally with weight gain, puberty, pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Question 3

at what age should you get your breasts checked for breastcancer with a mammogram?

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See below: Usually one starts having yearly mammograms at age 50. If you have a family history of breast cancer then starting at age 40 may be appropriate. It may depend on your physical examination, as breast lumps at any age should be evaluated by your doctor, and have appropriate testing done as your doctor recommends.

Question 4

at what age should you get checked for breast cancer?

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If: You have a lump or other breast changes that concern you a physician should be seen right away. Otherwise, screening mammograms in women without other risk factors are advised starting at age 40.

Question 5

at what age can you get a breast reduction?

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See plastic surgeon: Certified by the american board of plastic surgery. Breast reduction is most often done for the symptoms caused by the weight of large breasts: neck and upper back pain, grooving of the shoulders from bra straps, and repeated skin irritation in the folds under the breasts.  I have done reductions on 15 year-olds with severe neck and back pain...This is rare but it does occur.

Question 6

what's the legal age to get breast surgery?

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No Age Restrictions: Theoretically there are no age limits, either too young or old.  Most surgeons would not do a cosmetic breast augmentation prior to age 18, but there are conditions where reconstruction with implants would be done earlier.  The only other "legal" limit is one suggested by the fda  for silicone gel implants.  They recommend gel implants for women age 22 or older.  Why 22?  I have no idea.

Question 7

am a man & i have big man breast how can i get rid of them?

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Options: Weight loss is the first line but can also be treated surgically

good luck.

Question 8

at what age can you get breast cancer?

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Risk increases w age: There is unfortunately no lower age cut off for breast cancer.  It can occur in the very young as well as in the mature and elderly.  Typically the risk increases with age and screening for breast cancer for women of average risk begins at age 40.  In my 23 yrs of practice, my youngest patient was 19 and oldest 92, but I have colleagues who have seen it even younger than that.

Question 9

what age do u have to be to get breast cancer?

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Breast Cancer: Breast cancer is generally a low risk until women reach about 40 years of age. However, some women can develop breast cancer at a much younger age due to a genetic predisposition. This may be indicated by a strong family history of breast cancer. All women should learn how to do a self breast exam and report any suspicious findings. Get regular mammograns as recommended by your doctor.

Question 10

what is the youngest age at which you can get breast cancer?

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Almost any age: To my knowledge, the youngest breast cancer patient was a toddler.  However, in general, most females are diagnosed with breast cancer after the age of 40, which is one reason why we generally recommend screening mammograms starting at age 40.  The exception are breast cancer mutation carriers, who commonly develop breast cancer in their 20's-30's and  require earlier screening/prevention efforts.

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