Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Pediatric Endocrinology (Expert Forum)
Breast Development
Answered by
Deanna L Aftab Guy, MD - Short Stature, thyroid, Pituitary abnormalit, Puberty concerns, Rapid Growth, Adrenal problems, Parathyroid abnormal, Rickets and bone dis
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
Nashville - TN
Questions in the Pediatric Endocrinology forum are answered by Dr. Deanna L Aftab Guy, affiliated with Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Topics covered include adrenal problems, diabetes insipidus, menstrual irregularities, obesity, parathyroid abnormalities, pituitary abnormalities, puberty concerns, rapid growth, rickets and bone disease, short stature, and thyroid.
Breast Development
by Jas246, Jun 25, 2008 07:29PM
My 10 yr old daughter has been developing in her left breast for about 10 months. So far, I have seen no development in the right breast and am wondering if there is cause for concern. Really , she is developing normally every where else. A little pubic hair and a little underarm hair. She has always been very healthy. Weighs around 80 lbs and is in the 90th percentile for her height. She has not started menstruation and probably will not for about another year, I am guessing.
Should I be concerned that the right breast is not developing yet? Is this common?
Should I be concerned that the right breast is not developing yet? Is this common?
Doctor's Answer
by Deanna L Aftab Guy, MD, Jul 08, 2008 08:17PM
, Jul 08, 2008 08:17PM
To: Jas246
Assymetric breast development is common, however if there is no tissue on one side due to her being born with atrophy of that area this might also explain it, I would have your pediatrician monitor her every 4-6 months and if needed they can consider referral
