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The breasts are often an object of much adoration, scrutiny and obsession. Some will argue that we should be comfortable with our breasts as they are. In a perfect world all of us would have erect, firm, perky breasts in the size that we desire but since this isn't the case, breast augmentation is used to achieve this desire.
Most of us really don't care to know what our insides look like, how they are formed and what muscle is named what. All we know is we want larger, firmer, better looking breasts. Period. Regardless, I have provided the below information so that if you so desire, it's here. The breasts are considered to be the mammae, an organ of lactation (to form milk) used to provide sustenance to our children. Granted we don't walk around pregnant or nursing most of our lives so what about the rest of the 90% of the time? We want them to look good no matter what stage we are in, don't we?
The breasts begin to developing in utero at around 6-7 weeks post conception. It begins as a ridge of breast tissue running from the axillae (armpits) to the groin--called the milk ridge. At about the 8th or 9th week the milk ridge subsides in all areas (usually) except above the pectoral muscle. At about 16 weeks the cells begin grouping for the lactation glands of the breasts (called lobules). Although they are not yet formed they are at the beginning stage of organizing into the intricate ductwork that will once perhaps feed the embryo's own, future child.
The underlying myology (muscle) structure of the areolae complex (nipple and its surrounding disc of pigmented skin) will begin to form as well. Over the next several months the inner workings of the fetal breast will develop and define. During the last 2 months the lobules (lactation glands) will begin to produce and fill with a yellowish-clear or sometimes oily, milky substance called colostrum. This is a result of the mother's hormones crossing the placenta during the last trimester of the pregnancy. After the child is born the colostrum will resorb or leach out of the child's breast through the nipple. Both genders develop colostrum and have identical breast structure until puberty. The mother's breast will also produce this colostrum for the first week or so which is usually yellowish in color and is considered very beneficial for the child to consume soon after birth. The colostrum contains antibodies which destroy potentially dangerous organisms in the newborn child and hinders disease as well as has a laxative effect which helps the newborn pass the meconium, which is often a thick and tarry first bowel movement.
Up until pre-pubescence, both gender's breasts are the same. At this time, the female body produces estrogen and then progesterone which stimulates the sexual maturation process. While the ovaries are maturing the breasts undergo significant changes themselves. The breasts will enlarge and develop more fully for a time period anywhere from 3 to 4 years. Menstruation usually begins within 2 years of breast development. After functional maturation the teen is able to produce a milk supply in the event of a pregnancy and subsequent childbirth.
Even though during this time the breasts are still not truly developed in size, they are able to sustain life if need be. The breasts continue to further develop and reach their adult size anywhere from age 18-23 . Further breast changes develop as the years go by and estrogen/progesterone levels increase. This can happen quite naturally or with the interference of synthetic and natural supplemental hormones. Such outside hormonal influences may be from birth control pills, shots or implants, human growth hormone (HGH), and even herbal remedies thought to increase breast growth such as wild yam.
Below you can see the breast, its lobules which group further into lobes, adipose (fatty tissue), milk ducts, connective tissue and the nipple/areola complex, as well as the underlying pectoralis major and ribs. The Chest wall itself is covered by muscle and muscle fascia which is sometimes dissected to make way for a sub-pectoral or full sub-muscular implant placement. Almost all women will have the mammae attributes depicted at the right, only more or less of them.
There may be as many as 20 lobes in each breast, plus a collection of about about 5 to 10 larger milk ducts called collecting ducts. This is where a surplus of milk is emptied into awaiting removal by the nursing infant. There is also glandular tissue. Glandular tissue usually resides in the outer upper quadrant of the breast and feels like lumps or nodules of tissue. Many women who are not familiar with their breasts during a self breast exam may believe this to be a cyst or tumor. Many times it is only a gland although if you ever have any doubt or suspicion, please alert your gynecologist or primary care physician. You may also notice breast tenderness in this area if you are prone to such during both ovulation and menstruation. More often you will notice this right before menstruation.
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