A 49-year-old member asked:
does the development of the breasts depend on how mature the person is?
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Dr. Otto Placik answered
Plastic Surgery 34 years experience
Emotional/physical?: Are you referring to emotional or physical maturity? Emotional maturity does nit typically effect breast maturity. Generally speaking the breast is usually mature by 18 years of age in most women. However, weight gain, endogenous or exogenous hormones ( menopause/pregnancy or birth control pills) , etc.
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A member asked:
Why are my breasts lopsided?
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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Because u r a woman: Most women have some amount of breast size discrepancy. This is normal and not automatically a problem. Some women have such a big discrepancy that cosmetically, it causes them personal concerns and anxiety. If this is the case, you may wish to consult with your physician to look into treatment options.
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A member asked:
What does it mean to "bind" my breasts?
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Dr. Sharon Gilliland answered
Pediatrics 36 years experience
Ace-wrapping chest: Binding your breast means taking a long wide cloth and wrapping this around your chest tightly. You could also use a wide ACE wrap. This is done in an effort to soothe the discomfort from engorgement during weaning.
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A member asked:
Why is my boob unusually hard?
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Dr. Scott J. Wolfson answered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Duct blockage: If you have a very hard area on your breast it may be a duct that is blocked. This can happen if your breast has not emptied fully during/after a feed. Try a warm compress and some Ibuprofen can be helpful as well. Continue breastfeeding/pumping to allow for continued release of milk.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Should I be concerned that my breasts are leaking yellow fluid?
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No: It is quite common.
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Pawtucket, Rhode Island
A 21-year-old female asked:
Ok my left boob has grown bigger this past couple months i have lopsided breasts now already got it checked doctor said it could be fluid in glands?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Cristin Dickerson answered
Diagnostic Radiology 32 years experience
Breast asymmetry: Have a mammogram, ultrasound, and maybe even an MRI. If negative and you do not have a lump, you are ok.
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