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Every woman is born with one pair of breasts on the right and left side of the chest. Even though they both look the same, many women find that their breasts are one-sided. Actually, is it normal for the breast shape to be one-sided?
Between the right and the left side, the shape of the breast can be different, be it in terms of size, shape and diameter of the nipple, nipple position, or skin texture. This difference can be caused by several things, including birth control, body fat levels, the number and content of the mammary glands, hormone levels, or certain diseases.
Different breast shapes are generally normal
Breasts that are different in shape or big on one side are generally normal and not to worry about, especially if this has happened since childhood and there are no other complaints that accompany it.
Likewise with the different shape of the nipple on the left and right. One nipple may be flat or curved inward, while the other is protruding as it normally is.
There are many factors that can cause one-sided breast size and shape, including genetic factors, breast trauma, hormonal changes during menstruation or pregnancy, to the habit of breastfeeding more on one side.
In addition, one-sided breast differences can also be caused by breast development abnormalities at puberty, such as:
- Hypoplastic breasts or hypoplastic breast, which is when the tissue in the breast does not develop completely during puberty
- Juvenile hypertrophy, is when one breast grows much faster than the other
Even so, these disorders generally do not cause problems and do not require specific treatment or treatment.
Characteristics of different breasts that are not normal
If the difference in the breasts is sudden and drastic, you need to suspect it is an abnormality. There are several different breast characteristics that you need to be aware of, namely:
1. Size
The difference in abnormal breasts can be seen from the very different sizes between the right and left sides. This can be caused by atypical duct hyperplasia (ADH), which is a condition when the mammary glands grow more than normal.
ADH is not cancerous, but it has a greater potential to become cancerous. Breast size that is very different between the right and the left can also be a sign of breast cancer, especially if it is accompanied by pain.
2. Position of the nipples
Ideally the position of the nipple is located in the middle of the breast and is in a straight line with the nipple next to it. The position of the nipples will also remain parallel even though the position of the breasts is raised or decreased. However, abnormalities in the breast can cause the left and right nipples to become misaligned.
3. Skin
The skin of the breasts should be smooth and supple like the skin on other parts of the body in general. If there is a change in one of the breast skins, for example the texture becomes rough like an orange peel, is thickened, reddish, hot to the touch, or even forms a wound, there may be abnormalities in the breast.
4. Texture
Normal breasts generally have a chewy texture when massaged. If the texture of the breast feels one-sided, for example one feels harder or has a lump, it is possible that the difference is due to an illness.
So, if all this time your breasts are a little different in size and shape, then you shouldn't panic. Actually, many women experience the same condition, really. However, if the changes in the shape and size of the two breasts are very different, you need to be aware.
Sometimes these changes are not felt and are only realized when there are complaints or they are too obvious. So, it is important for you to always do BSE or breast self-examination so you know if any changes have occurred to your breasts.
If you feel the shape of the breast is one-sided and you find something suspicious during BSE, immediately consult a doctor. The doctor will perform tests, such as mammography or breast ultrasound, to determine the cause and provide appropriate treatment if necessary.
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