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Small Breast

Small breasts or micromastia is the unilateral or bilateral underdevelopment of breasts after puberty. Etiology may be either congenital or acquired. The hereditary conditions associated with small breasts are ulnar-mammary syndrome, Poland syndrome, Turner syndrome, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. In contrast, the acquired causes comprise irradiation during infancy or prepubertal surgical removal of breast bud. Breast enlargement by augmentation mammoplasty or reconstructive surgery is the treatment option.

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I have some protruding tissue in the vagina and smaller breast after abortion. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am nervous and anxious because sadly I had an abortion at 20 weeks. My primary doctor says that the vagina usually goes through trauma. I was not aware of that. However, my vagina is a little different a little longer to me. I see a little skin protruding when I open my lips. As wel...  Read Full »


Dr. Reetika

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I am sorry for having suffered an abortion of 20-week fetus. I can understand that you would have developed a bonding with the small baby inside you and indeed it is a big emotional and physical trauma. I have gone through the image (attachment removed to pr...  Read Full »

Please tell me ways to increase my breast size.

Query: Hi doctor, I want to increase my breast size without going for an implantation. Please recommend a safe and effective medicine for my problem.  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. Small breasts may be due to hormonal imbalance, genetic, poor nutrition and thyroid hormone problem. Take diet containing fats and soy products. Massage your breast from below upwards and from side inwards using some coconut oil....  Read Full »

I have more weight in thighs and shoulders with small breasts. Please advise.

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering with over weight of only thighs and shoulders because of heredity and also I have small breasts. Even I weigh 154 pounds. How to solve this problem? I am 24 years old.  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. So as to reduce the weight in thighs and shoulders you may do appropriate exercises. Cardio exercises done under the training of a professional trainer will help reduce weight uniformly. Ladies tend to put more weight in their bust and thighs. However in your case due ...  Read Full »

Will piercing cause me to lose feeling in my nipples?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 21-year-old female thinking about getting my nipples pierced. I have researched a lot before going through with it, and I am just worried about how this could affect my future. Will I lose feelings in my nipples? And I plan on having kids one day in the future. I know the piercings...  Read Full »


Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Now this is a tricky question. The actual answer is that it will not affect at all, or it can affect you. In both conditions, "the sensation and feeding baby after delivery." Everything depends on which part is pierce...  Read Full »

Can my girlfriend's breast size be increased naturally?

Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend's breasts are very small, and her chest is almost flat. Because of this, I have lost interest in sex. Is there any way to increase the breast size naturally? Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. There are medical and surgical methods to increase breast size. However, a natural increase occurs only during pregnancy. I suggest her to follow the below treatment plan: Cream Brexelant (Almond oil, Olive oi...  Read Full »

My breast areola are puffy during periods. Is it normal?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female. I have a lot of cramps, vomiting, and body ache during my periods. I take Meftal spas and it reduces pain after some hours. But it does not work all the time. Also, my breasts are small, the areola is puffy and shrinks when touched. My areola is puffy during...  Read Full »


Dr. Poonguzhali Liston

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Menstrual cycles are of two types ovulatory (when ovum is released ) and anovulatory. Ovulatory cycles are accompanied by pain, nausea, and cramps. That is due to prostaglandins produced in the body and can be managed by painkillers like the Meftal spas (Mefenamic a...  Read Full »

Can hypothyroidism result in small breast size?

Query: Hi doctor, My breasts are too small. I have hypothyroidism and I want to increase its size.   Read Full »


Dr. Sanya Dhingra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hypothyroidism does not play a role in determining breast size. Breasts are made up of fat. Girls who have less fat in their body have small size of breasts. There is no medication for increasing the breast size. But I can suggest some ways to ...  Read Full »

How effective are Bovine Ovary pills to increase breast size?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old female. I am wondering whether Raw Bovine Ovary pills are safe to take. I am looking to gain weight in my thighs and breast. My thighs and boobs are skinny. Kindly explain.  Read Full »


Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Growth of breast is mostly due to hormonal stimulus. These hormones are estrogen and progesterone that increase breast tissue. Unless Raw Bovine Ovary pills contain only estrogen hormone and it will not lead to breast enhancement. Taking such pills without medical superv...  Read Full »

Please suggest medicines to increase breast size.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old. I have very small breast and I am not comfortable about it. Everyone keeps joking about it. Is there any medicine to increase my breast size? Please suggest some solution. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. To be very honest, to make you happy, I can tell you oils which claim to increase the breast size but all are ineffective. Try to understand that the breast is made up of muscles and fatty tissue. So, how can any oil or cream increase the fat over the breast!! Think. To ...  Read Full »

I am an 18-year-old girl. My breast size is 30. Is it normal for my age?

Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old girl weighing 42 kg. My breast size is 30. Is it normal for my age? Will it be increased later according to my age, or can I get the doctor's advice from now onwards? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for your query.I understand your concern. You are a teenager, and your hormonal system is still developing. You have a low BMI. Still, there is some development of the female genital tract. Your normal regular cycle secretes estrogen that causes breast developm...  Read Full »

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