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Monday, October 18, 2010 fightbreastcancer asks

Q: At what age do your breasts stop growing?

Whenever I am in the shower I try to do the BSE(Breast Self-Exam) but I can't do it without so much pain. My breasts already hurt without even touching them and whenever I take my bra off the weight pulls them down and that causes more pain. I tried going to sleep without a bra on and I still wake up with soreness. I was wondering at what age do your breasts stop growing because I was thinking that maybe it's just growing pain. I am 18 years old.
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PJ Hamel, Health Guide
10/19/10 5:42am

This does sound very hormonal; at your age, your hormones are still VERY active. This much pain is unusual, though, and you shouldn't need to put up with it. See your doctor; I'm betting there are drugs that will adjust your hormone levels, and thus give you some relief.

 

BTW, kudos to you for making it a part of your daily shower to examine your breasts; it's a habit that will help ensure good breast health going forward. While the symptoms you describe don't sound like breast cancer symptoms (since pain rarely is; and your pain involves both breasts), don't stress about cancer. But DO see the doctor for some pain relief! Best of luck - PJH

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10/19/10 10:46am

Thank you, your answer was helpful.

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By fightbreastcancer— Last Modified: 12/27/10, First Published: 10/18/10