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Breast Growth (11 yr. old question)
My little cousin, (11 F) is short, and she says her breasts hurt when something touches them. She is worried she has breast cancer, which I don't believe, and I can't remember what it was like when I was 11. Please help as soon as possible. Also, she is turning 12.
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These are the type of questions and concerns a young girl should bring to her mother. These are the types of concerns as parents we need to know about so we can make sure our children are properly cared for and see a doctor when and if something needs to be seen by a doctor.
When a child starts through puberty be they male or female, their bodies experience many changes. The female body undergoes many more changes than the male body. Your moms have gone through this and know what you are feeling She can explain these things to you far better than someone else your age or somewhat older because as I said she went through this herself and she knows you far better than any of us. Remember she changed your diapers.
As you and your cousin go through puberty different things will happen that mom needs to know about so she can help you care for your self. This is not sex talk or any thing sexual. This is normal bodily functions. Just like say an earache or anything else you would have not problem telling mom about.
Tell you cousin she most likely does not have cancer. More than likely she is experiencing growing pains, which boys suffer from in other ways. If she is sensitive in her breast area now she may remain sensitive in her breast later as well. Something mom can help her with as well.
By the way dads know a lot about girl stuff too, after all we are married to women. So if mom isn't available when needed dad is always a good back up.
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I am short too and just turned 12 in January and I agree I don't think it's breast cancer but she is going through a time where her breasts are growing and she's going through puberty so yes they will be more sensitive and if something touches them, hurts them or anything it wouldn't worry me. Mine are the same some of the time. She's alright no breast cancer for her but still it may be possible and if you are still really worryed then go get it checked out by a doctor and they can help her or wait till her 1 year physical where the doctors should examine her and look at the way she is growing and if everythings is growing fine.
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She is right around the age where girls begin to go through puberty. It is normal for breasts to hurt and become sore during puberty. However, it is something to bring up with the doctor next time she goes for a check up. The doctor will be able to explain it better and to be on the safe side. Also, here is a website addressing puberty and the problem your cousin is having:
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