Breast atrophy

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Breast atrophy
15th century sculpture depicting breast atrophy

Breast atrophy is the normal or spontaneous atrophy or shrinkage of the breasts.[1]

Breast atrophy commonly occurs in women during

chronic disease.[1][7][8] It can also be an effect of weight loss.[8][9]

In the treatment of

breast atrophy may be a desired effect.

Examples of treatment options for breast atrophy, depending on the situation/when appropriate, can include estrogens, antiandrogens, and proper nutrition or weight gain.[citation needed]

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