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A female asked:
I usually sleep on my stomach, and many people told me that is the reason my breasts are increasing and sagging and increased butt size? true??
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Andrew Seibertanswered
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
Not true: How you sleep at night has no bearing on breast size or body development. Rest assured.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
What's wrong with me?? Bad stomach pain to the point that I cry. Upper stomach near breasts. Feels like its in a knot. Can't even sleep. Pain is a 10
A Verified Doctoranswered
Endocrinology 53 years experience
Stomach pain: Please call your doctor's office and see how quickly you can be seen. If not possible within 2-3 days go to your nearest Emergency room.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
I have sternum pain right below my right breast, i get the diagnose from clinic, idk the reason i got this, does wrong sleeping position / excessive masturbation cause the pain? what dos & dont having sternum pain?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. One thing I can assure you of is that it is not due to masturbation.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Does sleeping on my stomach affect breast development?
Dr. Christopher Duggaranswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
No : No it doesn't affect development.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Does sleeping on my stomach increase the chance of that breast cancer?
Dr. Greg Pahnkeanswered
Surgery - Oncology 46 years experience
No: No association- but it certainly makes self- detection harder.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Is it true that if you wear a bra while you are sleeping it will cause breast cancer?
Dr. Wendell Goinsanswered
Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
No: There are no studies that suggest wearing a bra to bed is assoc with increased risk of breast cancer.
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Dr. Ed Friedlander commented
Pathology 46 years experience
This was actually made up by an anti-brassiere militant. The world is full of crazies.
Apr 29, 2013
Last updated May 30, 2015
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