Young girls with developing breasts Promoting healthy conversations around these topics ensures young women feel empowered rather than anxious about their changing bodies during adolescence—a crucial step towards fostering Feb 26, 2014 ยท Young girls are developing breasts earlier than ever, and the reasons why may surprise you. 9 The development of the breasts can be asymmetric, and patients may present for evaluation of a palpable mass that in fact is a normal breast bud. These rates are higher for girls of African-American and Hispanic descent when compared to Asian and The lump may be tender and sore, but it is completely normal in girls undergoing puberty. The breasts and duct system continue to grow and mature with the development of many glands and lobules. This book has complete information about all aspects of puberty. It’s important to know how your breasts grow so you don’t worry. As breasts start to grow, a girl will have small, firm, sometimes tender lumps (called breast buds) under her nipples. Generally, there are 5 stages of breast development in girls. How much of an evaluation is necessary? The onset of breast development in girls less than 8 years of age may be the first sign of precocious puberty or more likely a condition referred to as benign premature thelarche. Young girls are developing breasts earlier than ever Before making any decisions on "treating" a girl that appears to be developing at too young of an age, it is recommended that you read "Early Puberty in Girls", by Doctor Paul Kaplowitz, m. nxfwrytzhxzomqyjzjwotyukpfuduhgdkjzvtbgwvcfwcofdfygieyheuqjfpghpkubxov