Breasts and Development
Breast development occurs from the beginning in fetuses, when thickening of the chest occurs (known as the mammary ridge). From this point, and throughout the lifetime of a woman, the breasts continue to develop, and fluctuate in size according to different stages in sexual and reproductive maturity. There are many different factors concerning the growth of breasts, both naturally and otherwise.
Breast Growth During Menstrual Cycles and Pregnancy
During menstruation, the mammary glands become swollen due to the body's production of estrogen and progesterone. In adolescents, the milk ducts expand during the first menstrual cycle, allowing the breasts to experience a growth spurt. A woman's breast will fluctuate in size throughout her fertile years because of this. Pregnancy is another leading factor in breast growth, as the milk glands expand even more to accommodate the flow of milk while breastfeeding. However, unlike the constantly changing growth and recession of breasts in menstruation, the results of breast growth after pregnancy are usually permanent.
Other Causes
Other things that cause the growth of breast tissue include weight gain and even infected milk ducts. There are also hormonal supplements for women who are in the early stages of menopause, even though studies are conflicted on the topic of breast growth pills.
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