Breast health care knowledge for adolescent girls

　　The development of breasts during puberty marks the beginning of maturation in girls. The swollen breasts also reflect female The unique curves and beauty of a mature body shape healthy beautiful. And breastfeed for future baby Conditions are prepared. Therefore, breast protection and health care are important aspects of female adolescent health. Some phenomena that occur during breast development may cause confusion and uneasiness in girls, such as whether to wear a bra. Breast dysplasia, breasts that are too small or too large, uneven breasts on both sides, breast deformities, and breast lumps. Here are the recommendations from health care practitioners:

1)Wear a suitable bra

　　After breast development is basically finalized, girls should be guided to choose and wear suitable bras in time. The breast development of girls is basically finalized around the age of 15, but individual differences are large. Generally, a soft ruler can be used to measure from the upper edge of the breast through the nipple to the lower edge. When the upper and lower distance is greater than 16 cm, you can wear a bra.

　　Wearing a bra has the following benefits: First, it shows the beauty of a woman’s body； Second, support the breasts and prevent sagging ； Third, it can prevent blood stasis in the lower part of the breast from causing breast diseases. ； Fourth, it reduces the local pressure on the heart, promotes smooth blood circulation, and is beneficial to breast development. ； Fifth, it can reduce breast vibration caused by sports or physical labor and prevent breast injuries. ； sixth. Protect nipples from abrasions or bruises ； In autumn and winter, bras also have a warming effect. In short, bra is not only a decoration but also a necessary security item for women. Since girls have different body shapes and breast sizes, they must choose a bra of the right size and feel comfortable but not tight after wearing it. You should also change your bra at any time according to changes in body weight and weight as your body develops and grows. Never force yourself to wear an unsuitable bra in pursuit of body beauty. The texture of the bra should be soft and absorbent. Wash and change frequently and keep clean. night sleep Take off your bra. Wearing a bra should become a habit. Regardless of spring, summer, autumn or winter, persevere until old age.

2) breast hygiene

　　Adolescent girls may have breast swelling before and after their menstrual cycle due to endocrine reasons. distended pain , nipple itching and pain. At this time, girls must not squeeze their breasts or pick their nipples casually to avoid causing tears and infection. Clean your nipples, areola, and breasts frequently. Because the areola has many glands that secrete oil-like substances, it can protect skin , but it will also be contaminated with dirt, cause redness and swelling, etc. Therefore, the breasts must be kept clean and hygienic.

3) breast dysplasia

　　If you find that the breasts are too small or too large, uneven breast development on both sides, underdevelopment of the breasts, breast deformities, breast masses, etc., do not panic. If these conditions are found, first, bodybuilding exercises can be used to promote the development of chest muscles and make the breasts appear plump. ； The second is to carry out appropriate treatment under the guidance of a doctor. A girl cannot determine whether her breasts are underdeveloped until her physical development is finalized and her sexual maturity is complete. Do not jump to conclusions prematurely.

4) Girls should not wear corsets

　　Girls in the pubertal stage of development should never wear tight underwear. Bra corseting has many harmful effects on the development and health of girls. First, the heart, lungs and large blood vessels are compressed during chest binding, which affects the normal development of the body's internal organs. Second, chest binding will affect respiratory function. Under normal circumstances, the two breathing movements of thoracic breathing and abdominal breathing are coordinated and coordinated to ensure normal gas exchange in the human body. ； The chest corset affects chest breathing, making the chest unable to fully expand, the lung tissue unable to fully stretch, and the amount of inhaled air reduced, thus affecting the supply of oxygen throughout the body. Third, the corset compresses the breasts and impairs blood circulation, causing blood stasis in the lower part of the breasts, causing pain, breast swelling and discomfort, and even causing nipple retraction and breast dysplasia, affecting bodybuilding and making it difficult to breastfeed in the future. Therefore, we need to repeatedly educate ourselves about the dangers of breast binding. Girls should be encouraged to tell their mothers about breast development so that they can receive necessary health care guidance in time.