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What is the cause of atrophy of the breast?
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Many: hormones/weigh: There are many causes or breast atrophy but the two primary causes or hormone changes or weight loss. This is most common with cessation of lactation. Atrophy can be caused by implants as well.
Answered 9/29/2016
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