Question 1

can teenage girls develop breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Can get fibroma s but that is not cancer.

Question 2

is it possible that 14 year old girls can develop breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

It's rare: Although it's pretty rare, it is possible for a 14-year-old to have an invasive carcinoma of the breast; it's also possible for there to be a mistake or confusion in diagnosis.

Question 3

is it common for teenage girls to develop a breast abscess?

Accepted Answer

No, but it happens. : Breast abscesses can occur at any age, typically via normal skin bacteria entering a break in the skin or nipple. Rx centers on antibiotics and draining any pus, ideally via (repeated) aspirations rather than surgical drainage. Surgical evaluation is mandatory--it is best to treat this as early as possible.

Question 4

when do a girls breasts stop growing?

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Tanner stages: Development of breast tissue filled the tanner stages.  When you reach tanner stage five the breasts are completely developed.  Talk to your doctor if you are feeling uncomfortable.

Question 5

how many girls or women have different sized breasts?

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All women in world!: I'm not going to say the size and shape of breasts is as unique as fingerprints, but as a doctor, i can truly say i've never seen an indentical pair. This is not a pun.  But breast size is almost as unque and is variable, depending on weight gain or loss, pregancy, etc.  Breast shape and size in always in flux!

Question 6

i have? rbigger breasts than other girls my age. this is normal right?

Accepted Answer

Everyone different: There is not a "normal" breast size. Size depends on your body size, genetics/family and types of foods you eat (foods with hormones).
The important thing is to make sure you are wearing the right bra size for your comfort and support.  Get fitted by a bra specialist, especially if you are larger than a d-cup ( fyi cups sized go up to  m-cup!).

Question 7

girls only) can you make your breasts increase without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not specifically: If you gain weight, you may gain in the breasts as well, but you can't make sure to put the weight where you want it! during pregnancy and breast feeding, most breasts will enlarge significantly, but they may decrease again later. The best thing to do is to accept your body as it is. Learning to appreciate yourself and love who you are is far more healthy!

Question 8

when will my breasts hit their peak of growth? why haven't mine grown? i'm only an a-cup & i'm 17 yrs old. most girls my age have c or d cups.

Accepted Answer

BREAST SIZE: Good and important question. Girls like you  are curious why your breast did not develop  to size c or d. Size of breast depends on hormonal influence, grouth of muscle and fatty tissues. Others exercise to grow it.

Question 9

are toddler girls born with breasts?

Accepted Answer

Breast tissue: Both baby boys and girls can have breast tissue in the newborn period. This is due to the exposure of the baby to mother's hormones in utero. It is generally self limited and causes no problems.

Question 10

how come some girls have their period but do not have breasts?

Accepted Answer

Genetics: Secondary sex characteristics like breast development vary in different people in timing and sequence.

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