Uneven or large breasts can cause teen angst

ConclusionThis study found young females with macromastia report lower quality of life and physical health, as well as more pain and poorer mental health than females with asymmetrical breasts or those with average breasts. However, in this study, females with asymmetrical breasts of more than a cup size difference did report lower self-esteem. Contrary to the media reporting, the study did not assess the impact of any treatment or surgical interventions on self-esteem, physical or mental health.The study also did not find that females developed eating disorders because of their breasts. The researchers found women with asymmetrical breasts scored higher on a questionnaire about disordered attitudes to eating than controls, but this was no longer significant if BMI was taken into account. In addition, none of the women with asymmetrical breasts or macromastia were reported to have an eating disorder, and the controls were not eligible for the study if they had an eating disorder.While self-esteem was found to be lower in females with asymmetrical breasts, there were no differences between their responses to questionnaires about general, physical and mental health after BMI was taken into account. Females with macromastia reported significantly worse physical problems, pain and mental health. A limitation of this study is the composition of the control group. They were matched to the females attending the breast clinic in terms of age, but no other features. For example, a con...
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