Healthy and normal breasts are a feature

As a woman, you may have wondered about your breasts and wondered if your breasts were normal in size. This is natural because not all women understand about breasts, even with the size of the breasts they have. Therefore, it is important for you to know the characteristics of healthy breasts and what breast conditions need to be watched out for. Check out the complete information below.

Big breast size next door

Some of you may have different sizes of right and left breasts. You may wonder if this is normal. The answer is, very normal, especially for girls who are in puberty.

This difference in breast size can also appear when you are in your 20s. In fact, one study found that 44 percent of women said that one breast they had was smaller than the other.

This can happen because when girls start puberty, the breasts begin to develop with a marked slight swelling under the nipple, or what is known as breast budding. At that time, you may notice that one of your breasts is starting to develop before the other or that it is growing faster.

So, for those of you who have different breast sizes, there's no need to worry, especially for teenagers. However, if you are still worried, you need to consult a doctor or gynecologist to assure yourself that your breasts are normal.

Inward nipple

Usually, the nipple protrudes out. However, for some people, the nipples do not protrude or go inside. A study shows that about 10% of women have nipples that don't stick out or even stick out (inverted nipple).

This happens because the tissue that connects your nipples becomes slightly shorter. You don't need to worry, because even though they don't stick out, your nipples still function normally to provide breast milk (ASI) for your little one.

However, if your previously protruding nipples are no longer protruding, then you need to consult a doctor because it could be an indication of breast cancer.

Little hair on the aerola

The appearance of tiny hairs around the aerolas, or the dark skin around your nipples, may leave you wondering. But again, you don't have to worry. If the small hair makes you uncomfortable, you can trim it with small scissors. But you are not recommended to pull it out, because it can cause infection and ingrown hair.

When to see a doctor if something is wrong?

Nipple discharge

If this condition occurs before menopause, the discharge is greenish, clear, or red (bloody), and there is a lump, you need to see a doctor to find out the real cause and condition.

Lumps in the breast

If you find a lump around the breast or armpit, you need to see a doctor because it could be a sign of a tumor or cancer.

Change in color and texture

If the skin around your breasts feels itchy, scaly, or reddish, you should see a doctor to see if your breasts are healthy and normal.

Breast pain

Breast pain that appears before menstruation is normal because the pain will go away on its own. However, if the pain doesn't go away, you need to see a doctor to make sure your breasts are okay.

Change in size or shape

As you get older or with certain conditions (such as menstruation or pregnancy), your breasts will change in size or shape. Especially when you are menopausal, your breasts tend to become saggy or smaller as they start to lose their shape. This is normal.

However, if these changes occur outside of these times, you need to see a doctor to make sure the breasts are healthy and fine.