Anatomy of the
BreastsEach
breast has 15 to 20 sections, called lobes, that are arranged like the petals of a daisy. Each
lobe has many smaller lobules, which end in dozens of tiny bulbs that can produce
milk.
Full article >>>Dense
breasts contain more
glands and
ligaments - and less
fat.
Mammograms have trouble "seeing through" these dense
tissues. As a result, dense
breast tissue appears as a solid white area on a
mammogram film.
Full article >>>Lumps in the
breastsIn the United States, whites (especially those of northern European descent) have a higher
incidence comparedwith other racial groups. However, the
incidence in blacks is increasing, particularly in women less than 60.
Full article >>>Lumps in the
BreastsAlternate Names
: Abnormal
Breast Mass,
Breast Mass, Fibro
adenomaPictures & Images ...
Full article >>>Breasts -
Breast lumps may be either cystic or solid.
Breast cysts are almost always
benign (noncancerous).
Full article >>>Large
breasts can cause several medical problems, including back and
neck pain. A
breast reduction can benefit many women who are uncomfortable with their
breast size.
Full article >>>6. Your
breasts might get larger.
7. The pills can cause
headaches,
depression or
high blood pressure, but this is not common.
8. Some women have a harder time controlling their weight while on the pill.
Full article >>>ENLARGED
BREASTS COMMON IN TEENAGE BOYS GO AWAY ON THEIR OWN
Question: My 15-year-old son -- 5 feet 10 inches tall, 125 pounds -- wants
treatment or
surgery for his large
breast buds. He is ashamed to take off his shirt in public.
Full article >>>What if my
breasts are too small or too large?
If you have particularly small or large
breasts or if you have
breast implants, ask for a technologist who has experience accommodating women like you.
Full article >>>Air-dry the
breasts after each
feeding, before covering them. (Exposing the
breasts to the air for 20 minutes at a time, two or three times a day, is helpful.) A 40-watt bulb can be placed near them for 15 minutes at a time.
Full article >>>Having bigger
breasts won't guarantee happiness or solve emotional or psychological problems. But, when performed for the
right reasons,
breast augmentation can improve a woman's outlook on life.
Full article >>>X-rays of the
breasts taken to check for
breast cancer in the absence of signs or symptoms.
scrotum (SKRO-tum)
In males, the external
sac that contains the testicles.
Full article >>>Discharge from
breasts;
Milk secretions;
Lactation - abnormal; Witches
milk;
GalactorrheaConsiderations:
The likelihood of
nipple discharge increases with age and number of pregnancies.
Full article >>>Breast density -
Breasts appear dense on a
mammogram if they contain many
glands and
ligaments (called dense
tissue), and do not have much fatty
tissue.
Full article >>>Women with dense
breasts have a high
incidence of false positives with standard
mammography -- test results that appear "falsely" positive in the absence of
cancer. The false positives
lead to unneeded biopsies and
anxiety.
Full article >>>Mammogram (
Mammography) A low-dose
x-ray / picture of the
breasts to determine whether abnormal growths or
cysts are present.
Mastectomy The surgical removal of the
breast.
Full article >>>"When I returned to work after my baby was born, my (female!) boss forbade me to pump my
breasts, even in the privacy of my own office," recounts Buffie Nelson, mother of two, from Rio Rancho, N.M.
Full article >>>Development of
breasts, and pubic and
axillary (underarm)
hair Tracking the changes during
puberty These changes, and the other physical changes of
puberty, occur in a predictable sequence.
Full article >>>Engorgement:
mastitis may develop if the
breasts are not emptying properly at each feed. Then they become swollen, lumpy, sore, leaky and tense. Superficial ducts full of
milk may appear like hard cords along the surface of the
breast.
Full article >>>Decreasing the amount of salt in your
diet before or during your period, when the
breasts are the most sensitive, may also limit some of the
swelling.
Full article >>>* Women's
breasts vary considerably in texture and sensitivity to pressure. Therefore, gentle
strokes should be for those who are sensitive or have softer
breasts. Moderate pressure may be more effective for those with firmer-textured
breasts.
Full article >>>Any problem with the
breasts can be frightening because women immediately fear that they may have
cancer. However, although
breast cancer can develop at any age, it is most likely to develop later in life.
Full article >>>The most telling signs are development of what are known as secondary sex characteristics
breasts, pubic
hair and
menstruation in girls, and pubic
hair, enlarged
penis and testicles, facial
hair and vocal deepening in boys.
Full article >>>In the absence of
conception, the
menstrual periods nevertheless cease, the
abdomen becomes enlarged and the
breasts swell and even secrete
milk, mimicking genuine
pregnancy.
Full article >>>The
primary symptom of
galactorrhea is the discharge of milky fluid from both
breasts.
Full article >>>know what is normal for you and what to look for and feel for
look at your
breasts for any changes
feel your
breasts for any changes
talk to your GP straightaway if you find any changes
act by attending routine
breast screening if you are over 50.
Full article >>>GYNECOMASTIA - Enlargement of the
breasts in the male.
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Full article >>>This not only wears out the mother and her nipples, but it also does not allow enough time for the mother's
breasts to
make more
milk. So the baby is not getting a full
feeding and is genuinely hungry again in less than an hour.
Full article >>>under
breasts, between buttocks etc.
Pustular
psoriasis. Smaller, circular
patches, filled with
pus, appear on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. This can sometimes cause a
fever, and may need
treatment with an
antibiotic.
Full article >>>A growth chart used to assess the stage of
puberty based on pubic
hair growth, the development of
genitalia in boys and
breasts in girls.
telogen effluvium
Thinning
hair. Rarely results in actual
baldness.
Full article >>>The ovaries are the main source of female
hormones (
estrogen and
progesterone). These
hormones control the development of female body characteristics, such as the
breasts, body shape, and body
hair.
Full article >>>selective
estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) New class of
drug with selective ability to affect the
skeletal and
cardiovascular systems similar to
estrogen, but without having the unwanted effects
estrogen commonly has on the
breasts and
uterus.
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