Female breasts are the most vulnerable part to diseases
Female breasts are the most vulnerable part to diseases, such as breast hyperplasia, mastitis, breast cancer, etc.
Nowadays, many women are busy every day and hardly pay attention to their own health care, and they also ignore the health care of their breasts.
In fact, female breasts need to be cared for throughout their lives, and each period has its own significant characteristics and care focus.
Not to squeeze or rub breast during infancy
The breasts are in a static state throughout the infant and toddler period. However, due to the influence of estrogen in the mother’s body, the newborn may have breast enlargement or nipple discharge in a short period after birth.
Key point of care: At this time, be careful not to squeeze or rub, let it go naturally to avoid infection. Local hot compresses can be applied to promote absorption. As the level of female hormones in the baby’s body decreases, the breasts will naturally return to normal and enter a static period after about 3 weeks.
Pay attention to the breasts during adolescence
After entering puberty, secondary sexual characteristics begin to develop. Women’s breasts begin to develop when they are 9-12 years old. The breasts first have a breast nucleus, which slowly develops and grows larger, the nipples protrude, and menstruation comes at the same time.
Key points for care: This period is the high incidence period of breast fibroids, because female hormone secretion is vigorous and endocrine is not coordinated. During this period, mothers should pay special attention to changes in their daughters’ breasts, such as whether there are inverted nipples and whether there are lumps. If there are any abnormalities, seek medical treatment in time and don’t be shy.
In addition, it is very important to wear a suitable bra in time. Cotton fabrics are better, and they should not be too tight or too loose. Too tight will affect blood supply and be unfavorable to development; too loose will easily cause sagging. Adolescence is the second peak period of growth and development, and physical exercise and nutrition should be strengthened at this time.
Replace comfortable bras during pregnancy
Pregnancy and childbirth include pregnancy and lactation, and are also the period with the highest incidence of breast diseases. In recent years, the incidence of breast cancer has increased year by year, and it is showing a trend of younger age, mostly starting to develop around the age of 40.
Key points for care: Women in this period should keep tight tops and bras away to avoid compressing the breasts and affecting the normal development of the breasts, thereby affecting the child’s feeding.
After 5-6 months of pregnancy, frequently scrub the nipples with soap and warm water to make the nipple epidermis proliferate, thicken and become elastic. After scrubbing, apply a layer of oil on the nipples and areola to prevent chapping.
Do not self-massage your breast after middle age
Many women no longer pay as much attention to their breasts as they did when they were young after entering menopause, thus neglecting breast health. In fact, it is precisely because of entering menopause that we should pay more attention to breast health.
Key points for care: After middle age, breasts are often loose and sagging, so many people think that breast massage can enrich breast blood supply and prevent sagging. In general, breast massage is not recommended because massage can aggravate breast hyperplasia.
Breast self-examination should be done once a month, and physical examination should be done at a specialist doctor once a year. Pay attention to small changes in the breasts at any time, and check and treat immediately if problems are found.
Women who enter menopause should be careful not to supplement estrogen too much to avoid increasing the risk of breast cancer.