Question 1

what causes the pain around the areola during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Engorgement: Breast tissue normally expands, and later becomes engorged. The stretching of the skin around the breast can often lend itself to pain around the areola. The areola is also hypersensitized during pregnancy and after delivery to help with breastfeeding and this can cause some irritation/pain as well. My wife used cocoa butter when she was pregnant and it helped her. Ob will have other treatments.

Question 2

i am experiencing  breast pain (quality: tenderness around areola area.  left breast.  normal mammo 7 m ago.  38 yo.  comes and goes.  thoughts??

Accepted Answer

Breast exam: Anytime one notices a new mass, lump, bump or skin change in the breast it is very important to have this evaluated by a doctor who can help determine if any work up or testing is needed. Benign causes of breast pain can be caused by weight gain, diet changes, changes in exercise patterns, ill fitting bras, caffeine intake, hormonal fluctuations and others.

Question 3

are areolas always round?

Accepted Answer

Generally : They can round or oval and all sizes.

Question 4

what to do about large areolas?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This is more a cosmetic issue. Do they affect you or others? If it affects you then see a plastic surgeon. Reduction surgery is simple and will not affect future lactation, etc.

Question 5

what would make the areola soft?

Accepted Answer

Soften it: Use lotion with vitamin e or apply olive oil or coconut oil.

Question 6

is it normal to have big areolas?

Accepted Answer

Not abnormal: Every person is unique, and some people may have large areolas, just as some people are tall, some not so tall, etc.

Question 7

white dots around and on my areolas?

Accepted Answer

Montgomery glands: Do a google image search for montgomery glands.  If this is what you're talking about, these are normal.  Everyone with breasts has montgomery glands, but some are more pronounced than others.

Question 8

why is one areola darker then the other?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Often there maybe subtle or more obvious differences on one side of the body that may not have any explanation except we are born that way" nature can't be always perfect "

Question 9

i am wondering what causes huge areolas ?

Accepted Answer

They can increase : In size with pregnancy or period. Genetics play a part. The areola helps baby focus in on the nipple.

Question 10

why do i have new freckles on my areolas?

Accepted Answer

Not freckles: The pigmented spots on the nipples are probably areolar glands rather than freckles.  If you have developed pigmented spots on the nipple you should see you doctor for an exam to rule out cancer.

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What causes the pain around the areola during pregnancy?

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I am experiencing breast pain (quality: tenderness around areola area. left breast. normal mammo 7 m ago. 38 yo. comes and goes. thoughts??

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Are areolas always round?

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What to do about large areolas?

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What would make the areola soft?

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Is it normal to have big areolas?

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White dots around and on my areolas?

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Why is one areola darker then the other?

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I am wondering what causes huge areolas ?

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Why do i have new freckles on my areolas?

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