Question 1

i have really large breasts. i have pain in my back constantly. ive tried gym just to keep my back strong and i did different diets. lost some weight, but back is still paining and neck. can i get them reduced with medical aid. in sa ?

Accepted Answer

Start with your PCP: This is something to be discussed with your PCP. If they can document that the size of your breasts is inhibiting normal functioning, then there may be some assistance offered by the Medical Aid.

Question 2

what causes breasts to grow big?

Accepted Answer

Hormones & Breasts: Hormones cause breast to grow big. These hormones can be the ones that are naturally made in the body or can be from sources outside of the body such as in birth control pills.  Pregnancy causes breast to grow and when the baby is born, milk production from the breasts make the breasts get big.

Question 3

is it bad that i want big breasts and butt?

Accepted Answer

It is unfortunate to: Have a neagtive self image, either identified by body part size or appearance, or other reasons to lack ego strength and self-confidence. Not only are you not bad, you are not alone. There are psychologist that help and surgeons that can fulfill your fantasy. Learn to love yourself, and others will likely learn to see beyond your appearance.

Question 4

i'm wondering why are my breasts suddenly much larger?

Accepted Answer

Weight/hormones/both: Many factors may influence the size of your breasts with weight being one of the more common contributors. Hormone alterations particularly with pregnancy or menarche or menopause are also frequently the cause. There are a variety of other exogenous bio identical type products that may also promote breast size. Sudden changes should be reported to your physician esp if associated with lactation.

Question 5

does massaging your breasts help to make/keep them big?

Accepted Answer

No, it does not.: The breasts enlarge naturally with weight gain, puberty, pregnancy and breast-feeding. Some oral contraceptives can be associated with increase in breast size in some women (sometimes).

Question 6

why is one breast larger?

Accepted Answer

See below: Most women have assymetric breast size.

Question 7

is a 10mm cyst on breast big?

Accepted Answer

No, not big: This would be considered a relatively small cyst.  I am assuming that this was evaluated by ultrasound and mammogram.  Regardless what they said, given your age, you should have a followup ultrasound - usually done in about 6 months - talk with your doctor!

Question 8

does biotin make your breast larger?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no effective way to increase breast size.  Any products claiming to do so are just trying to take your money.

Question 9

will a  back brace help support larger breasts?

Accepted Answer

YES: It helps support the weight of the big breast.

Question 10

what are causes of a large abscess in my breast?

Accepted Answer

Breast feeding: A breast abscess usually follows mastitis which occurs in 10% of nursing mothers ususlly in the early weeks of breast feeding.  It is usually caused by the bacteria staphylococcus aureus.  It requires incision and drainage with appropriate antibiotic treatment based on culture of the pus.

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I have really large breasts. i have pain in my back constantly. ive tried gym just to keep my back strong and i did different diets. lost some weight, but back is still paining and neck. can i get them reduced with medical aid. in sa ?

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What causes breasts to grow big?

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Is it bad that i want big breasts and butt?

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