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I got breasts real early. I’m 13 and have cup C85. People comment on this, but I don’t care. The problem is back pain. Is the size too big for my age? Should I have it reduced by surgery?

With some girls the breast are full-grown when they are thirteen, but with others that’s when they start to grow for the first time. Cup C is what many adult women long for and is generally speaking not too big. Back pain can be caused by big breasts, but this normally only happens with breasts bigger than cup C. Breast reduction is for instance only paid for by insurance companies if they are bigger than cup D. The cause of your back pain is maybe not your breasts but your posture. Try to walk with your back straight. You can practise at home with a book on your head, while you tighten your stomach muscles to prevent an inward curve of the spine. Try to walk without dropping the book. Buy a bra that gives enough support. Go to a specialized store and get some advice about what model and size you should buy. When the back pain remains you can go to your GP to have it checked out and hear about possible solutions.

 

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