A survey once showed that if women worldwide were ranked by breast size, Russia would be number one, while Chinese women would be at the bottom with an average A cup.
However, the chest, an important organ for nurturing offspring, is not just used to distinguish between the front and back.
Healthy breasts not only produce milk during lactation but are also an important source of beauty and confidence for women. More importantly, breasts can also be a "barometer" of hormone secretion in the body, potentially reflecting many health issues.
Therefore, both men and women need to know the following ten questions about breasts:
1. Are your breasts different sizes? This is normal.
A small study found that 44% of women complained that one breast was significantly smaller than the other.
If nipple size and breast shape are also considered, up to 88% of women feel there is a significant difference between the two sides.
2. Always dissatisfied with your breast size? That's normal.
Less than one-third of women are satisfied with the size and shape of their breasts.
According to statistics, breast augmentation was the most common cosmetic surgery performed in the United States in 2013. Compared to 2000, the number of people undergoing breast augmentation increased by 37%, while the number of people undergoing breast lifts increased by as much as 70%.
3. Haven't been able to enlarge your breasts despite trying various methods? That's normal.
Massage, essential oils, drinking soy milk, eating papaya, taking health supplements, etc., have no effect on breast enhancement.
Breast size is influenced by many factors, and breast size is never a standard for measuring breast health and function.
A woman's beauty stems more from her confidence in her body, so stop worrying about whether her breasts are big or small!
4. Hair around the nipples? This is normal.
Some women may find a small amount of hair around their nipples; don't worry, this is normal.
If you find the hair growing around your nipples unsightly or simply dislike it, you can trim it with small scissors. However, avoid shaving with a razor or plucking with tweezers, as this increases the risk of ingrown hairs and folliculitis.
5. Will my breasts still sag even if I wear a bra all the time? This is normal.
In fact, the main function of underwear is to make us look better and prevent the embarrassment of "protruding nipples". In terms of function, it is the same as underwear and does not have any health care benefits.
The main cause of breast sagging is external gravity. However, God is fair; while women with large breasts are admired, they are also more affected by gravity and have a relatively higher risk of sagging than women with smaller breasts.
In fact, not only the breasts, but all parts of the body can sag. Just as we cannot assume that underwear can prevent sagging buttocks or masks can prevent facial sagging, bras cannot prevent sagging breasts.
6. Always feeling like you're choosing the wrong bra? That's perfectly normal.
Because less than a quarter of women actually find the right bra for themselves.
More than 85% of women are actually wearing the wrong bra size. This can lead to insufficient support for the breasts, causing a range of problems, including poor posture, neck and back pain, and even affecting the nerves in the hands and shoulders.
Breast size can change significantly at different times, such as before and after weight loss, before and after menopause, and before and after childbirth. Not only does the size of a woman's breasts differ noticeably, but their firmness also varies. Therefore, bras with different levels of support are needed at different stages.
Always try on underwear before buying it.
7. Does having accessory breasts mean I'm unhealthy? Actually, it's quite normal.
Generally speaking, there are two most likely causes for underarm bulges:
Cellulite: This is especially common in obese individuals.
Accessory breast tissue: This is unrelated to one's weight or even gender; it is a congenital abnormality of the breast tissue.
Since accessory breast tissue is congenital, it has nothing to do with how we wear bras, our age, or our body shape.
8. Men can get breast cancer too? That's normal.
Like women, men also have mammary gland tissue in their breasts.
Breast tissue growth is regulated by hormone levels in the body; elevated estrogen levels stimulate breast tissue proliferation. Men also secrete estrogen, but under normal circumstances, androgens are dominant, so male breast tissue generally does not develop.
Whether due to congenital or acquired factors, men who experience a deficiency in male hormones and an excess in female hormones are more susceptible to breast cancer.
9. Feeling chest discomfort but embarrassed to go to the hospital? That's not normal.
With the exception of a few cases such as acute mastitis, most breast diseases are asymptomatic. Regular and proper self-examination can help in the early detection of breast cancer. If you discover any of the following conditions unintentionally or during a self-examination, you should promptly consult a doctor for early diagnosis and treatment.
However, many women who experience breast discomfort are too embarrassed to go to the hospital. Instead, they head to beauty salons for "treatments" and "unblocking." This only delays proper medical care.
Don't panic if you feel unwell, and definitely don't choose unreliable beauty salons. Remember:
If you have any questions, consult a professional doctor.
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