You may also want to see a lactation consultant. Some females and males have an extra nipple, also called a supernumerary nipple or polythelia. Polythelia is estimated to affect around 0. Extra nipples are usually small, located under the breast line, and may not be noticed at all until hormonal changes during puberty or pregnancy affect breast tissue.
Supernumerary nipples are benign and do not require treatment or removal. The areola often enlarges or swells as a result of hormonal changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you notice a change in the areola of one breast only, or are concerned for any reason, it is best to give your healthcare provider a call. Montgomery's glands tend to enlarge during pregnancy and lactation, but go back to their normal size once you have stopped breastfeeding your baby.
You should never ignore changes of the nipple—especially when the changes only affect one side. If you are at all concerned, mention it to your healthcare provider. More likely than not, the change is due to a benign condition. If it is something more worrisome, it's always best to have it diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. Get honest information, the latest research, and support for you or a loved one with breast cancer right to your inbox.
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Updated January 28, Breast cancer signs and symptoms. Updated September 18, Michigan Medicine. Breastfeeding with inverted nipples. Miranda EP. Congenital Defects of the Skin and Hands. If you're breastfeeding, then your areola grow as they get ready to help with lactation, and change color because they're needed more than ever, she says. The areolas act as a "bullseye" for a baby to find your breast and get milk.
After pregnancy, areola do tend to get smaller, although they may not revert back to their pre-pregnancy size, Dr. This is just one of the extremely common ways in which your body changes after pregnancy, and there's really nothing to be concerned about if you notice your areola are larger.
Some people do feel strongly about their changed nipples, though, and nipple augmentation has become increasingly popular, particularly with people who just gave birth.
Some patients who haven't had kids also ask for nipple augmentation, although it's less common. At the end of the day, you may do whatever you damn well please with your nipples, but Dr. This breast asymmetry could be a sign of breast cancer, so if this is happening to you, go see your doctor to get checked out.
Felice Gersh M. Did you know that your areolae and nipples have hair follicles on them, just like the rest of your body? Body hair in this area is triggered by hormonal changes , and is therefore most common in puberty or menopause, but can also be due to taking the birth control pill.
If you notice that suddenly you have lots of chest hair not just a few hairs around your nipples but a lot on your chest region this could be a sign of a medical condition.
The main culprits are polycystic ovary syndrome , which is a hormonal imbalance that can cause irregular periods and ovarian cysts, and Cushing's syndrome, which is a rare hormonal issue that occurs when your body has high levels of cortisol the stress hormone for a long time. Other symptoms of Cushing's syndrome include getting a hump between your shoulders and stretch marks.
If you have any of these additional symptoms, visit your doctor to get your hormone levels checked out. Some people notice that their areolae gets puffy or raised. This is most common during puberty and pregnancy, but can also happen at other times during your life. This is completely normal and is not indicative of anything worrisome.
If you notice that your itching persists even after you change your detergents and moisturize, ask your doctor about it. Certain skin cancers include itchy skin in their symptoms, although in these cases you would also have more visible signs such as flaky or scaly skin.
All skin has the potential to get dry and flaky, and areola skin is not exempt from this situation. Peeling or flaking areola skin could be due to weather changes, if you were suntanning topless and got a sunburn, or if you had a sexy romp that included rough nipple play and your nipples and areolae got chafed.
If you notice that your areola or nipple skin is flaking or peeling, and particularly if this is happening to just one areola or nipple, make an appointment to see your doctor. Eczema runs in families, so look for this in particular if you know someone else in your family has it. These skin changes could also be a sign of skin cancer. Gersh tells Bustle.
Another reason for areola bumps is Montgomery tubercles, which is the technical name for when your areolar or Montgomery glands get clogged. Clogged Montgomery glands can get sore, change color to be red or yellow, and grow in size a bit. While Montgomery tubercles show up mostly during pregnancy, they can also be triggered by hormone imbalance or stress, as well as physical changes such as significant weight change.
This can happen in particular right before menstruation.
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