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Is it a myth that drinking cows milk increase breast size in adolescents development?

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Yes it is a myth: The myth is that the hormones in the cow's milk may trigger early sexual development. This is not based on science.

Dr Barrere agreed

Answered 4/20/2018

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Yes!: Being an adolescent can increase breast size for both men and women.

Answered 10/22/2018

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