What Causes Breasts To Stop Growing?

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The development of breasts occurs during puberty and usually coincided with the onset of menstruation. It is a normal part of growth for women and girls and plays a major role in body image. Women tend to get worried and anxious about their breast size. Some girls think that their breasts are smaller while others are apprehensive about their larger size. The breast development is triggered by the release of estrogen hormone into the boy. With the development of the breasts, milk ducts also expand. Generally, the growth of breasts continue for five to six years from puberty. It can also change in size due to many reasons like weight gain and pregnancy. The development of breasts depends on many factors like nutrition and genetics. (ALSO READ Things your breasts say about your health: 7 things your breasts will tell you about your health)

The development of breasts gets delayed if your diet is poor. The hormones required for the proper development of the body will not be released if the body is deficient in nutrition. The growth of breast get stunted if you are underweight or lack vitamins and minerals. A healthier diet will help the body to develop properly.(ALSO READ Why breasts sore before period: Here’s everything you should know about premenstrual breast swelling).

What causes the breasts to stop growing?

Breast development usually stops growing by the age of 17 or 18. It also depends on your genetic makeup. Your genes determines the size of your breasts and the time it will stop growing. Your breasts can also stop growing due to fluctuations in hormone levels. Hormone fluctuation can cause your breasts to grow after the age 18. Pregnancy is another factor that can cause growth of breasts. The growth of breast stops and shrinks after breastfeeding. Breasts size increases temporarily when you take birth control pills and it returns to the normal size and the growth stops when you go off it.(ALSO READ: How to increase breast size: 5 quick tips to enlarge your breasts without surgery).

Any rapid increase in the size of the breast can indicate an underlying condition like a tumor or a hormonal imbalance. It can also cause physical problems like back aches.

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