Natural Breast Reduction

I am a very active athlete putting anywhere between 100 and 200 miles per week cycling in addition to swimming and running. (I'm about 5'3”, 137lbs). I'm 20 years old and highly considering breast reduction surgery because of back pain that I get a lot. It's also very discouraging when I go to shop for swimsuits and I have to try on XXLs. I was wondering if there was any information or techniques around that I could try to reduce my breast size naturally. I wear between a 34D or 34DD. Also do you know of any programs that aid young college women in getting this procedure done?

Answer:

There are no natural methods that work to reduce breast size. You are obviously very fit, so even though your sizing is XXL it does not reflect on your level of physical health. You should be pleased with that. Try having a customized sports bra made. This may be a natural solution to your back pain.

Please note that there are no clinically proven, natural procedures for reducing breast size. I would recommend that you speak with someone in your college’s health department to find out about programs that may cover breast reduction surgery. I’m told by another reader that many insurance companies in the U.S. cover this procedure.

To submit a question, write to us at editor@thebreastsite.com. Please include your name and location for verification purposes only.

Readers' Mailbag Questions