I do have hypoplastic/tubular breasts. I had it corrected through surgery at 18 and had another go around 1 1/2 yrs (unfortunately, implants don't last forever). First surgery required an additional scar revision surgery. Having this condition has been one of the most psychologically damaging events in my life - it makes me fear ever having a daughter (who would ever want to bequeath that AND PCOS???). Devastating to self-esteem. I always thought something was fundamentally wrong with me and it totally destroyed my teenage years.
I do have hypoplastic/tubular breasts. I had it corrected through surgery at 18 and had another go around 1 1/2 yrs (unfortunately, implants don't last forever).
I've honestly thought about having surgery. Normally, I think people are just stupid to not be happy with their bodies- it's what you've got, live with it. But when there's something *wrong* with you, why not change it? And I'm not just saying this because I fit into that category. I suspect that being able to find a bra that fits properly, and being able to at least sort of look like the rest of the population (since this boob thing is so noticeable) would make a massive difference in my self esteem. Forget bras, just being able to find clothes that fit properly (which I can't now- plus sized clothes come with space for medium to big boobs, so nothing fitted for me).
With the trouble and cost you went through, would you say it's worth it? Would you recommend it for others?
I've honestly thought about having surgery. Normally, I think people are just stupid to not be happy with their bodies- it's what you've got, live with it. But when there's something *wrong* with you, why not change it? And I'm not just saying this because I fit into that category. I suspect that being able to find a bra that fits properly, and being able to at least sort of look like the rest of the population (since this boob thing is so noticeable) would make a massive difference in my self esteem. Forget bras, just being able to find clothes that fit properly (which I can't now- plus sized clothes come with space for medium to big boobs, so nothing fitted for me).
With the trouble and cost you went through, would you say it's worth it? Would you recommend it for others?
I would definitely say it's worth it and would strongly recommend it to anyone who has this issue. Insurance covered it (as it is considered a congenital deformity). I never really compared my body to others; I just intrinsically knew that something was very wrong (although I was extremely embarrassed and hid it from everyone until right before I left for college). Sometimes I become sad and yes, a tad bitter when I think about how my young life could have been so much more enjoyable and mentally healthy had I been "normal." I try not to think that way but sometimes I cannot help it. What's even more amazing and indicative of the lack of PCOS knowledge out there is that only within the last year did I become aware that PCOS and hypoplastic breasts are linked. I was stunned.
Does no breast tissue at all count? Hypo=not enough, plasia=growth.
I am pretty sure that if I waited to get my breast implants until after kids (still no kids... 10 years later), any pregnancy would have made my non-existant boobs become tubular, if they would reposond to pregnancy hormones at all. As it is, even if I pack on the pounds, my natural breast tissue does not grow. I was not Dx'd with PCOS until recently, but I am sure the breast underdevelopment was an early sign of it... Hmmm, maybe my insurance would have covered my BA surgery?
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I've got pretty normal looking B cups that are sometimes C cups (like when I'm on the pill) and I was always panicked that they were the wrong size or shape, so I think what you have to be careful about is Dxing breasts as abnormal without some input from a medical professional. I mean, despite what movies, magazines, billboards, and photoshop tell us, there is huge variation in what is normal & healthy. I know I personally was most panicked about the aspects of my body that turned out to be NORMAL in the end (and was only mildly concerned about the things that were symptoms of PCOS).
I've got pretty normal looking B cups that are sometimes C cups (like when I'm on the pill) and I was always panicked that they were the wrong size or shape, so I think what you have to be careful about is Dxing breasts as abnormal without some input from a medical professional. I mean, despite what movies, magazines, billboards, and photoshop tell us, there is huge variation in what is normal & healthy. I know I personally was most panicked about the aspects of my body that turned out to be NORMAL in the end (and was only mildly concerned about the things that were symptoms of PCOS).
I agree that women can get the wrong idea from looking at airbrushed models and such. I still think that tubular breasts may in some way be connected to PCOS, and that cysters may suffer from that due to testosterone problems. According to the poll at least 1/4 of ladies responding were sure they had this condition most likely by viewing the photos of women with this problem as a referance. Many women thought their irregular cycles and apple shaped wieght gain were normal until they found out they had PCOS.
Thanks so much for posting this! I always thought I just had long saggy boobs. The funny thing is I was flat chested (A cup) until around the age of 18. This is also the age I started notice hair growth and weight gain...so it seems like my breasts grew as my PCOS symptoms came to surface.
I would love to get surgery to correct it. Mine are not the asymmetrical...they are both a C cup, but both are very long, with the nipples pointing downwards, instead of outwards.
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I understand the issue that people might be quick to think themselves abnormal, but when it comes to this issue there's not really a grey zone that I can see. If you look up pictures, it's either you or it's not. If you plan on doing anything about it, of course you're going to be seeing at the least a plastic surgeon- and she or he can tell you if you're out of your gourd.
I wish I could afford surgery, but I can't. Instead, I managed to score some silicone 'enhancements' this weekend. They don't so much enhance for me, as make up for what's not there. I'm still getting used to them and feel a little embarrassed (and self conscious), but it's something I'm just going to get used to. I found them at Wal Mart for $16 (lingerie department, by the scary gut-suckers), and I really recommend them. They cling to your skin and don't move around when you move your arms, they take on your skin temperature, and they even jiggle realistically. My biggest problem is that I'm not used to there being boobage that my arm will touch when I move around, so it feels weird.
I have tubular breasts as well. It is as if they started growing, then decided they were going to stop 1/4 way through my breast growth. I am measured as a 40 A in bra size, and can't find a bra that fits nice for the life of me. I am EXTREEMLY self concious of my breasts, I don't like them at all... Plus they are so very small, and I am a big woman, and I am not all that short!
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I have tubular breasts as well. It is as if they started growing, then decided they were going to stop 1/4 way through my breast growth. I am measured as a 40 A in bra size, and can't find a bra that fits nice for the life of me. I am EXTREEMLY self concious of my breasts, I don't like them at all... Plus they are so very small, and I am a big woman, and I am not all that short!
I have the same problem! I gave up and just got 38Bs when I can find them, even though I'm not a B.. it's mostly nipple. How embarrassing.
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I have tubular breasts as well. It is as if they started growing, then decided they were going to stop 1/4 way through my breast growth. I am measured as a 40 A in bra size, and can't find a bra that fits nice for the life of me. I am EXTREEMLY self concious of my breasts, I don't like them at all... Plus they are so very small, and I am a big woman, and I am not all that short!
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I have the same problem but i am bigger around, I'd say like a 44. I have ended up buying bras that look like sports bras and hook in the front. They have virtually no support but enough that it doesn't look like I am running around without a bra.
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I never knew this condition existed in other women. I have lived my entire life feeling like there was something wrong with me. Many times I have had sex with a bra on just because I was too embarrassed for someone else to see my breasts When stuffed into a bra I am actually a C cup-which appears rather large. I have given up on the surgery option-I just can't bring myself to spend that much money!
Thank you ttara123 for the link on bras, I better check it out! I have been wearing... Hmm... What do you call those... YES! Camisole bras. They look like what I should have been wearing as a pre-teen! They give no shape (actually make me look flatter), add no size and have no support... And are not too sexy.
readysetxplode, I have tried to do what you say you do as well! But I don't have much luck... I have a barrel chest and my breasts are set far appart, so they either don't fit around my chest or it looks like my boobies are squished in the middle of my wide chest, and the cup gets folded and all messed up... Grrrr.
Bra shopping is the dumps, man.
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I suspect that being able to find a bra that fits properly, and being able to at least sort of look like the rest of the population (since this boob thing is so noticeable) would make a massive difference in my self esteem. Forget bras, just being able to find clothes that fit properly (which I can't now- plus sized clothes come with space for medium to big boobs, so nothing fitted for me).
When stuffed into a bra I am actually a C cup-which appears rather large. I have given up on the surgery option-I just can't bring myself to spend that much money!
