Early symptoms of breast development in girls

Causes of breast development in girls

The development of girls' breasts is the earliest to appear among the secondary sexual characteristics. Breasts begin to develop under the combined effects of ovarian hormones, pituitary hormones and insulin. 2. Stages of breast development in girls 1. The development of girls' breasts is affected by factors such as region and race, and the time of starting development varies. For most girls, breast development begins between the ages of 8 and 13, and fully matures between the ages of 14 and 18. Breast development usually starts from the left side, and it takes about 3-5 years from the beginning of development to full maturity. 2. The first stage (1-9 years old): before puberty, breasts have not yet developed. The second stage (10-11 years old): In the early stage of breast development, the breast bud under the nipple begins to grow and appears as a distinct dome-shaped bulge. Stage 3 (12-13 years old): The breasts become rounder and shaped like adults, but are still smaller. Stage 4 (14-15 years old): The breasts enlarge rapidly, and the nipples and areola protrude forward, shaped like small balls. Stage 5 (16-18 years old): Normal breasts of adult women are formed, and the small balls of the nipple and areola merge into the round shape of the breast.

Early symptoms of breast development in girls

1. Enlarged nipples

One of the early symptoms of breast development in girls is that the nipples become larger, and the nipples become small spherical and protrude outward. As the nipples grow larger, you may experience nipple itching or nipple pain. Never rub the nipples with your hands to avoid inflammation.

2. Enlargement of the areola

Enlarged areola is also a common symptom of early breast development. Before the breasts develop, the area of ​​the areola is relatively small and the color is light. After breast development, the color of the areola will deepen and the area will increase.

3. Breast pain

During the process of breast development, breast pain may occur, mainly due to pain in the mammary ducts caused by breast hyperplasia. The pain is usually worse when touching the breasts.

4. Breast enlargement

Breast enlargement is the most obvious symptom of breast development in girls. Before development, the breasts are flat. After they begin to develop, there will be small bulges, and then they will slowly become round and plump.

Things to note when breast development starts in girls

1. Relax, avoid breast stimulation, drink plenty of water, eat more vegetables and fruits, have a balanced diet, and eat less foods containing hormones. During adolescence, pay attention to balanced nutrition, eat more animal protein, and increase exercise. 2. When girls enter puberty rapidly, a swollen and painful nodule will appear around the nipple. If it is accidentally touched, the nipple area will hurt, so girls must protect their breasts when exercising or playing. Once the breasts mature, the nodule will disappear.