When does the breast begin to grow in girls?

When puberty occurs, not only internal but also external changes occur in the body. And during this period, when growing up, girls begin to have questions about how many years the breast begins to grow and how long it will last. This topic will be discussed in detail in this article. The question is quite interesting, and he worries all the girls. Especially this topic is relevant during puberty.

Women's breasts

The female breast is not just a gland, but also a fatty tissue, the volumes of which periodically change throughout life. This happens for many reasons. Mainly because of hormonal changes and during puberty. But also heavily on the volume of the female breast affects the body weight. If the girl at the time of maturation is also starting to grow stout, then not only is the active growth of the mammary gland, it will become even more due to an increase in the total body volume.

The concepts of "formation" and "growth"

When does the breast begin to grow? Often people confuse the notion of "formation" and "growth". The development of mammary glands does not mean an increase in breast size. It is formed during the period of embryonic development. This is a process that not only increases the size of the mammary glands. During this period, their functions are developing.

Breasts are formed not only in girls, but also in boys. Only the male dairy line is gradually lost. And the girls under hormonal influence turns into a mammary gland. But if the breasts begin to grow in boys, it is already a disease called gynecomastia. It arises because of a hormonal failure in the body and requires immediate treatment.

Growth of the female breast

The growth of the mammary gland begins in infancy, continues in adolescence and even in adulthood, that is, all life. In childhood, the development of mammary glands is almost imperceptible. Then many are interested in the question: what time does the breast begin to grow in girls? The active increase in this organ begins in adolescence, during puberty. Then the growth of the breast is greatly reduced - before pregnancy.

It should be remembered that its increase is largely determined at the genetic level. There is a high probability that the baby's mammary gland will form at the same age as the mother or grandmother. And this probability is estimated at forty-six percent.

Age, when breast growth begins, largely depends on the national and racial identity of the girl. Representatives of the equatorial race ripen much earlier than other girls. Therefore, their breasts begin to grow much earlier than, for example, in Asian women. Girls from Northern Europe also begin to grow late.

It is usually believed that active growth stops after 2-3 years after the establishment of a stable menstrual cycle. But these terms can not be called accurate, since any human organism is strictly individual. There are also cases when the monthly may be unstable even for twenty years and more. In this case, the mammary gland continues to grow slowly.

When the breast begins to grow, on the areola around the nipple may appear small bugorochki or swollen points. These are just the findings of special glands, thanks to which the nipple moistens. This function for the girl so far does not matter much. It is important when breastfeeding.

Stages of growth

According to numerous studies, breast growth has five stages:

• The first (initial). Begins from the moment of birth and lasts up to ten years. At this time, the breast does not yet have volume, it is flat. But if you look closely at her, the milk line is below the nipple. This is the boundary on which the mammary gland then develops. A few days after birth, excretions sometimes appear from it. But it does not last long.
• The second. This period is from twelve to thirteen years. During this period, great changes are taking place. The breast becomes more elastic and soft, the nipples increase. The skin on them darkens. There are swelling in the nipple. But this is still undeveloped breast tissue. The first signs of growth appear after changes in the hormonal background.
• The third. Begins in the puberty period. At girls it occurs at different ages. At this time, rapid growth of the breast begins. It becomes conical in shape, the top is the nipple. Then the breast is rounded, but until the end it still does not form.
• Fourth. Sexual maturation is coming to an end, and with it the breast is almost completely formed. It continues to grow, dairy ducts develop. There are feelings of itching and pain, because the skin begins to stretch rapidly. The skin on the breast becomes thinner, and through it the net from the vessels is already visible. The breast becomes an adult, acquires clear borders of the nipples and areola. This stage can last up to sixteen years (sometimes up to twenty or even twenty-five years).
• Fifth, pregnancy. During this period, the breast is fully formed. But because of the change in the hormonal background, it begins to grow actively. Appears additional glandular tissue, and the development of ducts. The breast changes the shape of the nipples and their areolas, which then remain so for the rest of their lives.

Why did the breasts begin to grow abruptly?

In the period from infancy to adolescence, the mammary gland grows very slowly and almost unnoticeably. At this time, it takes the form of a small seal around the nipple. A sharp increase in the mammary glands is usually observed during puberty. At this time, there are sharp hormonal leaps. As a result, the breast grows by ten centimeters per year. During this period, it acquires a rounded shape. The glandular tissue is formed.

Causes of Breast Growth

Not all parents can be available and step by step to tell about the changes that occur during puberty. And in this case, the excitement of the girl is clear: the breast began to grow, why? What's happening? There are several reasons for the growth:

• Its increase is associated with a change in the hormonal level;
• Progesterones and estrogens are produced;
• Formed glandular tissue;
• Developmental features (sometimes active growth can begin already at the age of six to eight years).

"Incorrect growth"

If the baby's breasts begin to grow, for example, at the age of eight, this is not a pathology, but a developmental feature. For some, this process can begin at the age of six. It all depends on the characteristics of the body. But why did the breast begin to grow after the fourth stage? These are already alarming symptoms. For example, if the breast does not grow to fourteen years old. If there is no growth of mammary glands, then it is necessary to contact the doctors - the endocrinologist and gynecologist - and undergo a thorough examination.

Also it is necessary to go to specialists if the breasts began to grow suddenly already in the adult girl. With the option, if she did not take hormonal drugs and is not pregnant. In this case, soreness and puffiness is already a pathology and a thorough examination is required.

Additional causes of breast growth

When the breast begins to grow, this process is accompanied by painful sensations and itching, which is a normal condition. But if active growth began after puberty, it can be caused by the use of hormonal drugs. Another reason is a pituitary tumor, which causes the brain to give false signals to the body. As a result, the level of hormones increases and the mammary gland increases dramatically in volume.

How are menstruation and breast growth associated with girls?

The period when the breast begins to grow in girls, coincides with the onset of menstruation. This is normal development, as puberty occurs and the hormonal background changes. During menstruation, the breast becomes very sensitive. It sometimes hurts even to touch it. The breast becomes firmer.

These are also external manifestations of its growth. During this period, the girl's body, or rather the girl, is preparing for the adoption of a fertilized egg, it is preparing for a possible motherhood. The level of progesterones and estrogens varies. At approach of pregnancy the fifth stage of growth of a mammary gland comes to the end.

If the fertilization of the egg does not occur, the hormonal level again returns to its normal rate. The pain and hardness of the chest pass. But its size nevertheless does not decrease. Therefore, with each menstruation, there is a definite jump in the growth of the breast.

Growth of the breast during life

At what age does the breast begin to grow? We can say with confidence that from birth. Most and very quickly it increases during puberty. Then growth gradually slows down, but does not stop completely. It increases during pregnancy. There are cases when the breast grows even during menopause.

Why does the breast grow small?

Breasts can be large, medium or small. It depends on many factors. Why does she stay small? Initially, you need to remember how much the breast begins to grow. This process, as already mentioned above, begins with infancy. Its active increase occurs in girls during puberty, which can occur between eight and sixteen years (sometimes longer).

But there are also some reasons, because of which the girl's breast sometimes does not grow very much and remains very small for life. This may be due to a low level of estrogen or a hormonal disorder, sometimes heredity. In some cases - low body weight, nationality or disability in the endocrine system.

Girls, when the breast begins to grow, you need to carefully monitor your posture. If the fair sex is constantly slouching, then the formation of the mammary gland is slowed down. If a girl wants to have a big chest, then there are a number of exercises, performing which you can achieve good results at any age. Also great is fitness and aerobics.

Malnutrition can also affect breast growth in girls, even if the increase in this organ occurs during peak sexual maturation. Fat tissue sometimes takes on the function of the endocrine gland. And in this case, the full girls are formed before the skinny.