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26 year old. my right breast is bigger than my left & hangs lower(always has been) i noticed that my nipple on my right breast randomly turns purplish. my left nipple will as well but not as dark as my right one. the right one seems to do it more?

Q: 26 year old. my right breast is bigger than my left & hangs lower(always has been) i noticed that my nipple on my right breast randomly turns purplish. my left nipple will as well but not as dark as my right one. the right one seems to do it more?

: Most women's two breasts are not exactly symmetrical. These differences may be more than average, but probably not abnormal. But check with your doctor if you remain concerned.

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Most women's two breasts are not exactly symmetrical. These differences may be more than average, but probably not abnormal. But check with your doctor if you remain concerned.

Answered 11/19/2022

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A member asked:

26 year old. my right breast is bigger than my left & hangs lower(always has been) i noticed that my nipple on my right breast randomly turns purplish. my left nipple will as well but not as dark as my right one. the right one seems to do it more?

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