Can your breasts get bigger years past puberty?

Question

I'm 31 years old and over the last few months (6 months or so) I've noticed my breast getting larger, mostly left breast. It's sore at time and when I'm in the mirror it's noticeable. Is it possible at my age for breast to grow or get bigger? Clearly I'm way pass puberty and my growth spurt. Note I've been to my doctor about this issue and she didn't find anything wrong or serious.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Breasts can grow with time and fluctuate, especially in response to weight change.  However, you should also be careful to rule out anything serious, and get it checked by your regular doctor and probably get a mammogram as well.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

This is something that should be evaluated by the gynecologist that you see or an endocrinologist if the gynecologist just gave your cursory clearance, especially since it is unilateral.

Christopher J. Morea, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes your breasts can get larger post puberty for a number of reasons. These can include weight gain, medications and hormonal changes. If you have not gained weight or are not on any new medicines then I would recommend you follow up with your OB/GYN MD. Best of luck.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

After puberty breast size can vary in individuals. This can be due to weight gain or weight loss, pregnancy, and various medications.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Breasts can become larger post puberty for a variety of reasons including weight gain, hormonal changes, and reaction to certain medications. Consult with your internist or OBY/GYN for further guidance.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

With age the breasts may grow. They can grow with weight gain.  If it is not related to weight gain, then perhaps you should have it evaluated.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Breasts can fluctuate in size based on the time of the month and season. An imaging study is encouraged to evaluate the breasts.

William H. Jervis, MD, FACS (in memoriam) · Answer

this can occur.  It could be due to overall weight gain.  Your gynecologist may have more experience with this than other physicians.  If due to weight gain then weight loss could be helpful.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

Yes, and that is normal. It depends on hormonal status and weight changes.

Can your breasts get bigger years past puberty?

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