Why do older women's breasts get bigger after menopause?

Written by Thomas Anderson - February 28, 2023

Why do older women's breasts get bigger after menopause?

Menopause is a natural part of the aging process, and as such, can lead to physical changes in the body. One change that occurs during menopause is an increase in breast size. In fact, studies have found that postmenopausal women experience an average increase of 1-3 cup sizes!

This is due to several factors, some of which may surprise you. Here are a few reasons why older women’s breasts get bigger after menopause:

• Hormone shifts: Changes in hormones (particularly lower estrogen levels) can cause the breasts to swell and become larger. This hormone shift is also associated with other menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats.

  Increase in fat cells: As women age, their body composition tends to shift from muscle to fat. This means that instead of having muscle mass in the breast area, there may now be more fatty tissue there, thus increasing their size.

  Loss of collagen: Collagen helps keep your skin looking firm and youthful, but collagen production decreases with age—particularly when someone enters menopause. The loss of this supportive structural protein results in sagging breasts, which makes them appear larger due to less support in the breast area.

  Weight gain: It’s not uncommon for women to gain weight during or after menopause due to changes in metabolism and lifestyle habits. This weight gain can add volume and size to one’s breasts as well as other areas of the body like the midsection or arms.

  Volume fillers: Due to a decrease or complete lack of natural volume enhancers like collagen present within the breast tissue, many postmenopausal women opt for injectable treatments like Juvederm® fillers or Restylane® Lyft injections to plump up their chest area again. These volume fillers create a fuller appearance that can make one’s breasts look larger than they were previously – even if it’s only temporary!

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