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Nov 22, 2024, 21:43

Miriam Mutebi: Did you know that, on average, your left breast is larger than your right?

Miriam Mutebi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Aga Khan University Hospital, posted on LinkedIn:

“The Left Breast Is Larger – Fun Breast Facts!

Ladies, it’s Friday gather ’round for a quirky tidbit that might have you grinning!

Did you know that, on average, your left breast is larger than your right? Yep, it’s true! For reasons known to the left breast, in about 70% of women, the left breast tends to be larger. You’ll probably notice this when you put on a bra and one side is always trying to attempt a prison break!

You may be wondering if your left breast is just flexing on the right one, so let’s set the record straight: breasts aren’t twins; they’re more like sisters—each with its own unique personality and quirks.

Now, before you start plotting a family reunion for your ‘girls,’ here’s the scoop: this asymmetry is super common and nothing to worry about.

Breasts can vary in size, shape, and even mood! Just like us, they have their good days and bad days. Some days, they might be feeling extra voluptuous (usually just before your period), while other days, they’re like, ‘Nah, I’m just here for the support.’

So, the next time you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and notice your left breast has decided to take the spotlight, just smile and think of it as your body’s way of expressing individuality. PS: if you notice a rapid increase in the size of one breast over the other, get it checked out by a health care worker (HCW).

Plus, let’s be real: with all the other serious stuff we juggle daily, isn’t it refreshing to have a light-hearted reminder that our bodies are wonderfully unique?

With that fun breast fact out of the way, go on. Go ahead, and get familiar with your breasts’ look and feel to appreciate what is normal!”

Miriam Mutebi is a Breast Surgical Oncologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. She is the President of the African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC), and past president for Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (KESHO) and on the Board of Directors of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). She is the co-founder of the Pan African Women’s Association of Surgeons and is part of the Kenya Association of Women Surgeons. She is an avid supporter for the education and support for women, especially in surgery and she aims to provide mentorship for women in surgery and to improve women’s health and surgical care in Africa. She is currently pursuing a pilot’s license in order to extend breast care services to marginalized areas.