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How Do You Know if You Have the Right Breast Size?

The Doctor Weighs In
6 min readApr 16, 2020

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By: Pankaj Tiwari M.D.

Updated on April 14, 2020

Breasts are a distinctive symbol of femininity. Some say bigger is better but it’s not always true. What’s the right breast size for you?

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Breasts have always been a distinctive symbol of femininity. In fact, in many cultures, breast size is regarded as a significant basis of attractiveness and even fertility. Due to their various shapes and sizes, the issue of the right breast size has caught the attention of men and women alike.

Health benefits of breast reduction

Some still believe that bigger is better. However, studies have shown that this is not always the case. For example, breast reduction of symptomatic adults and adolescents with macromastia (big breasts) improves the quality of life scores.

It has also been specifically associated with improved pulmonary function tests. Further, a recent meta-analysis suggests but does not prove that there may be benefits for women with large breasts felt related to back pain.

What is the right breast size?

In general, breast size is determined by genetics, making it distinct for every woman. And while studies have established the ideal size and…

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