The breast is one of the most important organs of the female body, giving its owner not only attractiveness, but also the possibility of self-feeding of the child. There are various diseases of the female breast, and one of them is mammary gland hypoplasia. About what this pathology is, and will be discussed in this article.
What is this
Hypoplasia of the mammary glands is a special condition in which the fair sex has an insufficient amount of glandular tissue, so the breasts are small. Such a diagnosis can only be made definitively after a woman has problems breastfeeding her baby.
As you know, the female breast consists of components such as glandular, adipose and connective tissue. If for some reason the growth of the main elements was disturbed, then the formation of the mammary glands occurs incorrectly. Of course, most often such pathologiesappear visually. However, in some cases, a woman is not even aware of any problems, since the shape and size of her breasts completely suit her.
Such a diagnosis as breast hypoplasia can only be established after a woman has problems with breastfeeding a baby. Breast milk will be produced in insufficient quantities, or its production will stop completely. Therefore, a woman will have to immediately transfer her child to artificial feeding, which will bring little benefit to children's he alth.
So, we can conclude that mammary gland hypoplasia is a pathology in which there is insufficient laying of the glandular tissue of the breast, which leads to an incorrect size or shape of this organ, as well as to the impossibility of natural feeding of the baby.
Symptoms of pathology
Symptoms of breast hypoplasia are diverse, and each woman manifests herself in her own way. Consider the main signs of violations:
In the first place is to put a strong difference between one mammary gland from another. Of course, the mammary glands of each woman are slightly different from each other, and this is normal. But if the changes are very noticeable even to the naked eye, then this indicates the presence of a serious pathology, with which you need to urgently contact a gynecologist
- Also, the presence of a problem is indicated by the bottle shape of the breast, which occurs due to a lack of glandular tissue. Most often, the mammary glands are missing precisely in the lower part of the chest,so she looks saggy.
- There is a very large distance between the bases of the mammary glands - more than four centimeters.
- Breasts do not increase in size after pregnancy, and also after the birth of a child.
- Having a very large halo, while the chest itself is small.
- Another sign of mammary hypoplasia (ICD-10 code Q83.8) is a very dark halo, as well as the absence of small dots in the space around the nipples.
- Milk never comes after childbirth for several days. It is also absent when trying to pump.
Mammary hypoplasia: causes
Not in all cases, doctors manage to establish provoking factors for the occurrence of a particular phenomenon. However, there are the most common reasons why women have breast hypoplasia. Consider the most common of them:
- Sometimes this condition is inherited. But at the same time, not all women in a generation suffer from such a disease. Therefore, repeating the role of genes in this case will not always be entirely appropriate.
- The problem can also be hormonal. If the fair sex in the body produces an insufficient amount of estrogen, then this can lead to a weak development of secondary sexual characteristics. In this case, hyperplasia is not uncommon. This condition can lead to serious difficulties during the process of feeding and carrying a child.
- Mammary hypoplasia, the symptoms and treatment of which are described in this article, can also occur if the receptors located in the mammary glands respond very poorly to estrogens. At the same time, all other signs of sexual development are formed correctly.
- Also, pathology may occur as a result of the appearance of other diseases that bothered the girl during the puberty. This should include oncological diseases, as well as sepsis and diseases associated with the hormonal system of the body.
- Hypoplasia can occur with sudden weight loss. However, according to gynecologists, such a disease could have existed before, but after losing weight, its symptoms became more noticeable, since with a decrease in the fat layer, the chest also decreases in size
Impact on breastfeeding
As mentioned above, according to the ICD, hypoplasia of the mammary glands is assigned the code Q83.8. Experts have determined that this pathology does not always have a detrimental effect on the process of natural feeding. This diagnosis would be appropriate only if the woman is found to have insufficient breast milk production.
If a woman's mammary glands are underdeveloped, but breast milk is produced in sufficient quantities, then this condition is not pathological. Mom will not have to supplement her baby with artificial mixtures, as the baby will have enough milk produced.
There are also situations when the glandular tissueis poorly developed, the amount of milk secreted by a woman is small, and the child was born prematurely or very small. In this case, the milk produced will be quite sufficient, and as the child grows, additional artificial feeding will need to be introduced.
If hypoplasia is observed in only one breast, then this can lead to the fact that milk will be produced in only one breast. If the amount of milk produced is insufficient, the woman will have to introduce additional complementary foods. However, sometimes this milk is completely enough to feed the baby.
Of course, if milk is produced in very small quantities or not at all, then the mother will have to transfer her baby to artificial nutrition immediately after birth. Of course, such a phenomenon is highly undesirable, since it is in breast milk that contains all the necessary vitamins and nutrients so necessary for the baby.
Features of visual diagnostics
Diagnosis of mammary gland hypoplasia is made visually. It is possible to determine the presence of such a pathology only after puberty has passed. However, even in adolescence, you can pay attention to how your breasts grow and, if necessary, take preventive measures.
Let's consider the cases in which diagnostics are carried out:
- A woman's breasts are very small. To the extent that there is no need to wear a bra at all. In this caseit is used only to visually enlarge and make this part of the female body more attractive.
- Milk is produced in insufficient quantities. As a result, the child does not eat enough, and therefore constantly cries.
- During the lactation process, the breasts changed their shape and became disproportionate.
Ultrasound diagnostics
Hypoplasia of the glandular tissue of the mammary gland can also be detected thanks to the ultrasound method. However, in this case, the doctor will only be able to establish a disproportionate amount of glandular tissue in the mammary glands, as well as other parameters that are uncharacteristic for the fair sex at a certain age. An ultrasound examination cannot determine the condition of the milk ducts, so one can only make assumptions.
Features of conservative medicine
Treatment of mammary gland hypoplasia can be started already when the girl is in her teens. This is especially true in cases where the pathology is inherited. To avoid problems with the development of the mammary glands, experts recommend taking complex vitamins, as well as using hormone treatment for mammary gland hypoplasia. Gynecologists in this case recommend that girls use hormonal contraceptives, as well as various folk remedies, such as hop tincture and others. However, please note: self-medication using hormonal drugs is strictly prohibited!
It is also recommended to engage in physical exercises that contribute to the formation of posture, as well as strengthening the muscles of the chest. Of course, this approach will not solve the problem globally, but it will still help the chest look better. It is also worth choosing the right underwear that will hide the flaws of your body and, conversely, emphasize the dignity.
If a woman has a very low weight, it is recommended to gain some weight. So the amount of adipose tissue will increase, which means that the chest will look more beautiful. However, this will not solve the problem itself.
What is prohibited
Many women try to experience the effect of hormonal ointments for their breasts. Such drugs can really increase the breast, but this happens due to the occurrence of swelling of the tissue. After using the drug, the effect will disappear, and even the risk of oncological diseases will increase.
Features of surgical treatment
At the moment, breast hypoplasia, the photo of which can sometimes simply amaze, is corrected with the help of plastic surgery. Today, this branch of medicine is very much in demand and very popular. Implants take root very well in organisms, and at the same time they are durable and harmless. Below are photos before and after surgery for breast hypoplasia.
There is also a technique in which fat from some parts of the body will be transplanted directly into the chest area. In this case, you can kill immediatelytwo birds with one stone - to do liposuction, as well as increase the size of the breast. In any case, before carrying out such a procedure, be sure to consult with an experienced specialist, because, perhaps, you have contraindications to this procedure. Also, the doctor will recommend the necessary technique for plastic surgery.
When the operation is prohibited
Please note that surgery may not be performed in all cases. Consider when it is strictly contraindicated to do this:
- during the lactation period, as well as within six months after its completion;
- the presence of serious inflammatory processes in the body;
- with special care should be taken to the operation of patients suffering from failures in metabolic processes, especially in the presence of diabetes;
- it is not recommended to perform the operation if the patient had relatives suffering from mastopathy;
- should not be operated on in the presence of influenza, SARS and other viral infections.
Hypogalactia
If hypoplasia of the left mammary gland is also accompanied by hypogalactia, then in this case it is very important to seek medical help and take your he alth and the he alth of your baby seriously.
If your breast milk is not produced in sufficient quantities, try to completely eliminate fatty, fried, smoked and pickled foods from your diet. Instead, include fresh, he althy foods rich in vitamins and minerals in your diet.
SoIn order for a woman to produce enough quality breast milk, it is very important to consume at least one hundred grams of protein daily. This should include eggs, as well as lean fish or meat.
It is very important to eat dairy products every day. It is best to drink milk or dairy products. Add some vegetable and butter oils, as well as sour cream to your daily diet. Eat enough fruits and vegetables.
If the child does not have allergic reactions, you can also add some honey or jam to your diet.
Proper nutrition will help you improve the production of breast milk. Do not forget to also lead a he althy lifestyle, completely giving up alcoholic beverages. Also start regular physical exercises aimed at strengthening the muscles of the chest and waist. They will help keep the body in good shape and keep a cheerful mood.
Conclusions
Mammary gland hypoplasia is a fairly common disease among the beautiful half of humanity. It can bring a lot of aesthetic and psychological problems to a girl. However, this is not all the difficulties associated with pathology. Also, a similar phenomenon can lead to serious problems during the lactation period. That is why it is very important to identify and start treating this disease in a timely manner. Since medicine does not stand still, today there are many ways to solve the problem of hypoplasia.
Please note that if a woman suffers from underdevelopment of the mammary glands, it is very important to contact thehospital. The sooner you do this, the more you can hope for positive results. However, do not rely on the fact that by improving your appearance, you will be able to influence the production of milk. In fact, this is far from the case. Therefore, each case requires an individual approach and unique treatment methods. Do not forget that you are responsible not only for your he alth, but also for the he alth of your child. So take care of the problem now.
Start to eat right, get rid of bad habits and exercise, and you will notice how your he alth gradually improves. If hypoplasia does not bring you serious problems, then you can leave it alone. If you wish, you can resort to plastic surgery and improve your appearance.
