Causes of mammary gland asymmetry

Asymmetry of the human body - this is natural, because the different hemispheres are controlled by the paired parts of the body. It is interesting that the left hemisphere is responsible for the right side, and the right for the left half. According to statistics, about 25% of women have asymmetric breasts. Sometimes the difference between breasts is not very noticeable, but if it is large, then women have to "not be easy".Why this happens, we will consider the reasons for the asymmetry of the mammary glands.

Causes of breast asymmetry

Mammary gland asymmetry is congenital and acquired. The more common cause of such a defect is incorrect breastfeeding. Many mothers give the child when feeding only one breast, or apply more often to one breast than to the second. But this is a big mistake, as milk production is sharply reduced in the ignored breast. In the opposite breast at this time there is an increase in the mammary gland, due to intensive production of milk. In this case, after completing the period of feeding the baby, a slight asymmetry of the breast is noticeable.

Assimetry of the glands may appear at the time of breast formation. The asymmetry of mammary glands can be observed in girls during their puberty. Usually, by the age of 17, the difference between the right and left breasts becomes less noticeable or disappears altogether. But if by the age of 20 the asymmetry of these organs remains pronounced, then its independent restoration will lead to nothing. Probably, the help of the surgeon - surgical correction is required.

The causes of asymmetry in the breast can be congenital. At the same time, the breast begins to develop incorrectly, that is, the fat tissue is completely unevenly distributed. It also happens that this defect can develop when a hormonal imbalance fails, which is caused by the use of hormonal drugs. The reasons for asymmetry can be dangerous. Particular attention should be paid to the following factor. Breasts have always been the same, but for unknown reasons, one becomes more different. In this case, you should immediately call a specialist - this can be the cause of tumor pathology.

Other causes of asymmetry of these organs

Postponed trauma in early childhood, operations that affected the rudiments of the breast can be the causes of acquired asymmetry. In adulthood, this can occur with unsuccessful operations( aesthetic), with the consequences of inflammatory diseases, after the removal of tumors.

In addition to the very volume of the breast, asymmetry can appear in the change in the shape of only one of the glands. This is the omission of the form of the mammary glands, the difference in the areola in diameter, the change in the direction and shape of the nipple, etc. In this case, it is possible to correct the situation with the help of plastic surgery.

In the case of Poland's syndrome, together with the absence of( full) mammary gland or with its underdevelopment, the pathology of the ribs( on the affected side) and pectoral muscles is often encountered. The cause of this syndrome is not clear until the end.

Assimetry of the breast, especially in women, is the cause of discomfort and distress. This can be corrected with the help of modern surgery. If the asymmetry of the mammary glands has appeared in a short time, then consult a doctor as soon as possible, as this can be a tumor formation.