WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2008: Re: BREASTHEALTH: Still Tanner IV at 25 y old

Re: BREASTHEALTH: Still Tanner IV at 25 y old

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed May 14 11:37:52 2008

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Julie

I am not an expert in breast development, but have examined my fair share of breasts during my career. I would have to say that you have described breast architecture that many of my patients have. I would not apply the cream, it will only work locally, and not on the whole breast. I will also say that many patients do not get full breast development until after they give birth and get that large, prolonged estrogen surge...Dr. von Almen

At Fri, 9 May 2008, Julie wrote: >
>I'm 25, and my breast development is stuck at Tanner IV stage (i.e. very
>pale areola, nipple and areola form a mound above my breast). I know
>it's silly but it bothers me ever since I realized I look different.
>Menarche at 13, BMI 21. My hair distribution is Tanner V.
>
>I had no idea that not everyone is like this until I studied
>endocrinology, and realized that normal complete development involved
>the areola lying flat and the nipple protruting above. But nothing I've
>read has answered my question and I'm embarrassed about it to ask my
>PMD.
>
>Is this considered 'normal?' Is there any chance that I'll ever develop
>to Tanner V? Would it work/is it safe to apply estrogen cream to the
>areola?
>
>--
>Julie
>

-- Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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