Center for Young Women's HealthIt is common for women to have “mastalgia” (sore or tender breasts) the week before their period. The symptoms may be caused by a rise in the hormones, estrogen and progesterone. Breast discomfort can continue during … read more
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One of my nipples is itchy a lot, and has discharge but the other is fine. What’s wrong with me?
Thanks for your question. Itching is usually caused by dry skin, eczema or irritation from clothing such as your bra. Discharge from your nipple is not typical unless you are … read more
I’m 15 and my breast size is not getting bigger. But most of my class friends have. What can I do?
Heredity, (the way certain features such as eye color are passed down from generation to generation), is the most important factor in determining what the size and shape of your … read more
I’m 19 and it looks like milk is coming out of my breast. I’m not pregnant. What could be wrong with me?
Occasionally a teen or adult woman may notice a milky-white discharge from one or both breasts. This condition is called “galactorrhea,” pronounced: gah-lack-toe-ree-ah. This may be a side effect of … read more
Why am I the first person in my class to get boobs, a bra and my PERIOD?
It can feel awkward to mature faster than your friends however, not all young women begin puberty at the same age. Just like not everyone reaches their full height at … read more
My areolas are dark and have tiny bumps. Is there any way I can get rid of bumps and make the areola lighter in color?
Mostly all women have little bumps on their areola and the darker colored skin around the nipple area. This is normal. Some women have more or less bumps and this … read more
Is it okay to wear a bra to bed? I have fairly large breasts, and I feel uncomfortable when I don’t wear one. It doesn’t hurt when I wear my bra to bed but will this make my breasts sag?
There is no scientific evidence that shows that wearing a bra to bed will cause your breasts to sag. Actually, doctors often recommend wearing a sports bra to bed because … read more
I’m 14, I’ve had my period for 2 years, and I still wear training bras. Is that normal? I get really embarrassed when I’m with my friends that haven’t even started their periods yet and have much bigger breasts than me!! What should I do?!
Feeling different from your friends for any reason can be hard. However, your breasts are likely to continue to develop during the next couple of years. Heredity (the genes you … read more
I think I have underdeveloped nipples? Is this normal?
It takes about 3-5 years for breasts (including nipples) to finish developing so depending on how old you were when they began to grow, it’s possible that your breasts (and … read more
My breasts hurt only before my period. Do they grow at this time?
Many girls will notice that their breasts feel larger right around a week or so before their period is due, while others don’t seem to notice at all. This is … read more