Menopause Support Group

Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age. It normally occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body begins to slow and stop the production of eggs, estrogen and progesterone production decreases, and menstruation diminishes, eventually stopping altogether.

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Bigger boobs?

deleted_user
deleted_user
Anyone found that their bra size has drastically changed??... I seem to have a new pair under my arms.... :-( .... and I don't like being all flabby. Is this weight gain or just how they go with age.... or am I in the wrong bra size???
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well, I would suggest first that you go to a bra fitter, and get fitted. You would be surpised how much your body can change, not just becasue of menopause, but just normal living. This is really something you should do every year or so, jsut to be sure you are still in the correct size, and getting the proper fit. Then go from there.
lizgirl
lizgirl
I went on thyroid medication for a year and that increased my boob size. Found this happened with other women also.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well I surley can relate to a bigger bra. I went from a 36c to a 40d in less than a year. My DR. says not to get discouraged about it. But it is not him that is going through this, it's me!!!! Hang in there and ask your DR about it. I have gained about 20 more lbs. than i'm used to weighing.
My dr says that once it is over the weight will drop to.
Good luck, & talk to your DR.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I wish! Unfortunately for me, like most women menopause means the breast tissue starts to shrink and shrivel up.
I never had big breasts to start with and now I'm losing what little I had.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Everything is growing.except my height @!##$%%^^&&*((*&*%44.Thats how I feel about that.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Beth,
When I first started in peri-menopause my small breasts ballooned too. Unfortunately they were also very tender but I didn't mind since I finally had the boobs I always wanted! This stage of larger breasts only lasted for a year or so. Now my breasts have "deflated" which seems to be what most lists say will happen eventually. So enjoy the boost while you can. :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Ladies I am still waiting for mine to wither up. I have always been top heavy and hate it. My mom is top heavy and hers didn't either. She is 72 now. It just seems like they are moving under my arm pit more. So much for menopause helping me out here!!!
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