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I have a lump in my breast that is also painful? but that's not very big at all. what age do womans breast stop growing?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Breast lump: The breasts enlarge naturally with weight gain, puberty, pregnancy and breast-feeding. Have breast evaluated by your physician.

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Answered 10/18/2013

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A member asked:

I have a lump in my breast that is also painful? but that's not very big at all. what age do womans breast stop growing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Krauser and 2 doctors agreed

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