I am 40 and have always been small breasted.  I have never had a mamogram mainly because ob dr. said that because I am so small I would be able to detect something right away.  Can an accurate and effective mamogram be done by ultrasound instead of the "squashing" machine.  I'm small enough as it is.....dont want to make matters worse!  \nThanks......and by the way...no perv's please
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being small has nothing to do with it.. and you doctor is stupid bc breast cancer starts inside the milk thing i forgot what it is called and spreads to the outside by the time  it spreads to the outside to where you can feel it it has become stage 2,3,4,5 .. im small and i have stage 3,,so with a mamogram they catch it before it moves to where you can feel it...get a mamogram every year for age 40 and over or high risk...
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I heard you can breastfeed without even having kids. Also, my little sister is 15 and she was holding my baby nephew and her breast starting leaking. Have you been around any babies? Maybe you want to have a baby....You should probably go to the doctor just to make sure it isn't anything serious.
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I am not sure how you could be self-diagnosing because in order for you to get an  ultrasound or mammogram, you would need an order from a doctor.\n\nYou can do a search under yahoo images for "x-ray breast cancer" or "ultrasound breast cancer."  I found many examples that way.\n\nFor mammography, remember, different types of breast cancer have different characteristics.  Sometimes, there is no mass, but a cluster of microcalcifications etc.\n\nFor ultrasound, there are nine malignant critieria, including echo shadowing, irregular shape, duct extension, hyperechoic, mass taller than wide and indistinct borders.
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Ok you want smaller boobs? Excercise!\n\nChest, 'boobs' are basically fat, so when you excercise that'll be the thing that goes first.  Don't espect them to go into mini a from a d cup, but expect to drop a bit.\n\nThe only other thing is breast reduction, but impossible as you mentioned, so excercising would be the only thing really.\n\n(That wouldn't give bad side effects that is)\nI mean there are steroids(male) so your chest would get smaller, but you would change too, deeper voice and facial hair, which I doubt you want, so stick to excercise.
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My mom is in her mid-to-late 40's and has been in your shoes her entire life.  We have all tried to get her to have a breast reduction but she is scared of losing her nipple (one of the complications of surgery).  Now she has found a wonderful plastic surgeon with a fantastic nurse and is planning on having it done in the next year or so.  The nurse at the doctor's office said the recovery for someone having implants is painful (they have to move the implants a lot) but the recovery for a reduction is almost painless, and she has seen about a thousand go through their office for both surgeries!  I had a coworker that went through the surgery, raved about it afterwards, and when asked about how it affected her nipples, she said they were actually more sensitive now than before!\n\nDon't forget to make sure your surgeon (if you decide to do it) is board certified and has done many surgeries of this kind.  Go see more than one until you find the right one.  Most doctors don't charge for consultations and some even offer free learning seminars at their offices about their procedures where you can ask questions.
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Well, it would be so rare, were it cancer, that she would probably make it into the top medical journals, but that would not be very likely.  More likely first signs of puberty with an inverted nipple.  For reassurance, it would not hurt to have her checked.\n\nI had to roll my eyes at the answer that breasts are only fatty tissue above.  Where on earth does he (I can only assume it is male) think that milk comes from?  Or breast cancer, for that matter?  Breast cancers are not liposarcomas.  And has he never *felt* one?
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I had one back in 91.  I wouldn't change my decision.  Only thing I wish I had been more informed about was that it would reduce and or cause you not to be able to produce milk for any babies you may have in the future.  Surgeries have been enhanced significantly now, compared to when I had it done...so certain procedures aren't done as commonly now.  Make sure that your doc thinks that you are through any chance of puberty as well...mine was done when I was almost 18 and they still grew in the years after surgery.  So good luck, and the more research you do, the more prepared you will feel.\n\n:-)\n\nPS...Also...if the doc can find that it is a medical necessity because of maybe back pain or bruising on the chest cavity from your bra, insurance will more likely cover it, as long as it is not found to be just a cosmetic choice.
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What's up with the female obsession with the size of their breasts.I know not all of you, but there seems to be a growing( no pun intended) majority.I know a chick that had hers done and now she collects SSI benefits because they burst inside her and caused irreparable damage.Even if they don't burst at some point they are going to be large and full while the rest of your body ages.Finally it comes off as a self esteem issue,your going to find many guys and even the right one that is going to find you sensual and attractive as you are.So what's up with the superficial blow em up thing.Consider that you might be fine the way you are,before you go blowing tons of money that will get you no return except some guy that's more interested in size of your breasts than in you.
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well you are only 15, so i would say yes. Just make sure that you eat right and exercise and your body will develop properly. One question i must ask though, does your mom have allot of chest, because if she does then you are most likely going to have the same, but if she doesn't then i think you are going to have little chest as well.\nOne thing i also heard is that a women's breast grows at least two sizes more after they give birth, but you don't need to worry about that for a long time:)
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Given that your breasts are growing right now, the pain you're feeling is probably perfectly normal.   I'm glad your mom set up an appointment, though.  I think it's always better to be safe than sorry.\n\nThe chances of you having breast cancer at your age are very, very, very slim.  So slim that, if you were my daughter, I wouldn't be worried about it one bit.\n\nI hope that helps and "Happy Birthday".
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Relax, it could be anything. Yes, there is a possibilty it's an early detection and that would be better than catching something too late It can also be a gland that was inflammed, calcium deposit, or any number of purely innocent things. \nGet through the next phase first.\nShe is doing the right thing by going and God forbid it is something, be greatful she went for a mammogram to find it.\nMy in laws have a history of breast cancer as well so they never get mammograms. Why, I'll never know. They feel if they have it, it will kill them, EVEN with early detection. Bull crap. That's how you survive.\nGood luck to your mom, be there for her and pray. I will.
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I don't think it will help your development at your age.  I think the rumor you're referring to is that women who are getting older can prevent their breasts from sagging if they wear a bra to sleep -- that rumor may or may not be true, but either way it doesn't apply.  \nWhy are you too scared to ask your mom for new ones?  It's perfectly normal and healthy for them to grow, and you can look forward to them continuing to grow in the next few years.
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Good for your wife for getting back into shape!\n\nI have breast implants, and I started with a couple of message boards and talked to 100s of women who already had them.  Try a message board.  BUT!  Have your wife go there.  They don't take kind to men, sorry!\n\nI would say the first thing is to find a GREAT doctor.  Then, she will go in for a consult where she will try on special bras and they will put in essentially water balloons.  It's the size of the balloons that she likes that will determine what size she ends up being.\n\nSeeing how she is petite, I would say getting her to a small C would be great!\n\nAnd silicone is still not approved in the U.S.  For studies only.  Mine are saline.\n\nYou can play with them as soon as she is comfortable.\n\nI would say that yes, submuscular is the way to go.\n\nSeeing how she is done nursing kids, she could go with any incision spot.  I went through the navel believe it or not!\n\nOh, you called it bum - are you in the U.K.?  Regardless, she can get saline if that's what she wants.
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A serious answer for someone who's been there... before my surgery I was too huge to explain.  My breasts were bigger around than my upper thigh.  Guys don't understand the pain that causes.  Now I'm extremely happy.  I had my surgery over 10 years ago and have never regretted it.  My scars are hardly noticable at this point.  Yes, the tape they gave me after surgery worked great.  the benefits FAR outweighed the risks for me.  I say, if your reasons for wanting it are valid, go for it!
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Your boobs are still developing until age 25.  I was barely in a B cup when I graduated, and by 25 I was wearing a DDD.  So, it is certainly possible that they're just growing.
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I understand your concern.  I have been where you are.  It may be nothing at all.  They just might see something in the mammo that is not clear enough for them to know what it is.  This has happened to be 3 times already, now I get both the mammo and ultrasound done the same day TO AVOID this issue.
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every girl is different and i think it has alot to do with genetics. i didn't get them until i was 16 or 17 and they were not a size d(nor are they now)my mom is flat chested too. but please don't give into the notion that big breast are what men want or that they will make you more of a woman. be happy with yourself on the inside and you will be beautiful on the outside.