Patient's question:
At the age of eighteen, with underdeveloped breasts, is there a problem? I eat quite a lot. Is there a treatment available?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the majority of female breast development begins between the ages of 8 and 13, and it is fully mature between 14 and 18. By the age of 16-18, the breasts have typically developed into a normal adult form, with the small bumps of the areola and nipple blending seamlessly into the rounded shape of the breast. If there are no changes in the breasts by the age of 18, it is recommended to visit a local hospital for a medical evaluation. A doctor can conduct a comprehensive examination of the breasts. The growth and development of breasts are primarily influenced by a variety of hormones in the reproductive endocrine axis, such as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and prolactin secreted by the pituitary gland, estrogen and progesterone secreted by the ovaries. Additionally, hormones secreted by the adrenal glands and thyroid, as well as growth hormone secreted by the pituitary gland, also play crucial roles. Only with the combined action of these hormones can breast development be fully and properly achieved.