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Concern About Breast Shrinkage During Menopause
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Consultation #51451
123 days ago
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Concern About Breast Shrinkage During Menopause - #51451

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I am 63 and in menopause. My breasts have noticeably shrinking. I am thinking it’s because of low estrogen. Please advise as to how I can effectively stop shrinkage.

How long have you noticed the breast shrinkage?:

- 3-6 months

Have you experienced any other menopausal symptoms?:

- Sleep disturbances

What is your current diet like?:

- Balanced and nutritious
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Dr. Sara Garg
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
122 days ago
5

–Breast shrinkage after menopause is common because estrogen levels drop, which reduces breast tissue and fullness. Maintaining a healthy weight, eating healthy fats, and doing chest-strengthening exercises can help improve firmness, but it may not completely stop the change. If changes happen quickly or you notice lumps or pain, it’s important to consult offline with ayurveda gynaecologist ----Rx: 1)Shatavari Churna – 5 g with warm milk, BD after meals. 2)Ashwagandha Churna – 3 g with milk at bedtime. 3)Ashokarishta – 15 ml with equal water BD after meals. 4)Kumari Asava – 15 ml with equal water BD after meals. —External: Gentle breast massage with Shatavari Taila once daily. —Diet & Lifestyle: Milk, ghee, sesame, almonds, soy, flaxseeds. Avoid excessive fasting, stress, and very dry foods. Regular yoga and chest exercises. —Follow-up: 4 weeks.

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Dr. Raghuveer SN
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
122 days ago
5

Namaste, After menopause, breast size may gradually reduce because estrogen levels naturally decline. This can lead to loss of breast tissue volume and skin elasticity, which is a normal part of aging. Simple measures that may help support overall tissue health: Maintain a balanced diet with adequate protein, healthy fats, nuts, and seeds to support body tissues. Include strength exercises and chest muscle exercises which may help improve firmness of the chest area. Gentle oil massage around the chest area with sesame or almond oil may help support skin elasticity. Ensure good sleep and stress management, as hormonal balance and tissue health depend on overall lifestyle. It is also important to remember that breast shrinkage after menopause is usually natural, and the focus should be on maintaining general health and comfort. Ayurvedic medicines sometimes used to support female tissue nourishment include: Shatavari – traditionally used to support female hormonal balance and nourishment of body tissues. Ashwagandha – sometimes used to support overall strength and vitality. Consult me for more advice and suggestions on the above medicines.

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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
122 days ago
5

Hello Thank you for sharing your concern After menopause body naturally experiences significant decline in estrogen levels which gradually leads to changes in breast tissue Over the time the glandular tissue in the breast reduces and is replaced by more fatty tissues which gives breast small, less firm and saggy look But dont worry we are here to help you out 😊 AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT INTERNAL MEDICATION 1.Shatavari kalpa 1 tsp once daily after breakfast 2.Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp at bed time with warm milk These herbs are considered Rasayana that is rejuvenating medicines and help support hormonal balance, improve sleep and nourish tissue EXTERNAL CARE Yuvatyadi taila- Gentle breast massage with the oil once daily This can help to improve circulation and tissue nourishment DIET TO SUPPORT TISSUE HEALTH Since. Your diet is already balanced, you cam further support it by adding -Milk with 1/2 tsp of ghee -Sesame seeds and flax seeds -Soaked almonds and walnuts -Pomegranate and dates -Protein rich foods
These will provide healthy fat and phytonutrients which can support skin elasticity and also help in tissue nourishment Natural breast changes are common but if yoh notice any sudden assymetry lumps, pain, skin changes it is important to consult nearby physician However with proper nutrition, supportive herbs, regular exercise and tissue nourishment practices you can maintain your breast healthy and firmer Wishing you a good health😊 Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
122 days ago
5

While you cannot fully “stop” shrinkage, you can slow or soften the changes: 1. Lifestyle & Nutrition - Protein-rich diet (lentils, beans, eggs, fish) supports tissue repair. - Healthy fats (nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil) help maintain breast volume. - Phytoestrogen-rich foods (soy, flaxseed, sesame, chickpeas) may gently mimic estrogen. - Stay hydrated and include antioxidant-rich fruits (berries, pomegranate) to support skin elasticity. 2. Exercise - Chest-focused strength training (push-ups, chest presses, resistance bands) builds underlying muscle, giving breasts a fuller appearance. - Yoga poses like Bhujangasana (cobra pose) and Dhanurasana (bow pose) can improve posture and lift. 3. Skin & Tissue Care - Daily massage with sesame oil or almond oil improves circulation and skin tone. - Gentle exfoliation and moisturizing help with dryness and maintain glow.

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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
121 days ago
5

AT THE AGE OF 63 AFTER MENOPAUSE IT IS QUITE COMMON FOR WOMEN TO NOTICE SOME REDUCTION IN BREAST FULLNESS THIS USUALLY HAPPENS BECAUSE THE LEVEL OF ESTROGEN NATURALLY DECLINES AFTER MENOPAUSE BREAST TISSUE CONTAINS GLANDULAR AND FATTY COMPONENTS AND WHEN ESTROGEN LEVELS FALL THE GLANDULAR PART REDUCES AND THE TISSUE MAY BECOME LESS FIRM OR APPEAR SMALLER OVER TIME THIS CHANGE IS A NATURAL PART OF AGING AND HORMONAL TRANSITION HOWEVER SUPPORTING THE BODY WITH GOOD NUTRITION HORMONAL BALANCE AND CIRCULATION CAN HELP MAINTAIN TISSUE HEALTH AND PREVENT FURTHER RAPID CHANGES FROM AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE AFTER MENOPAUSE VATA DOSHA TENDS TO INCREASE IN THE BODY WHICH CAN LEAD TO DRYNESS LOSS OF TISSUE NOURISHMENT AND REDUCTION IN BODY FULLNESS SO THE APPROACH IS TO NOURISH THE BODY TISSUES CALM VATA AND SUPPORT NATURAL HORMONAL BALANCE YOU MAY CONSIDER SHATAVARI CHURNA 1/2 TEASPOON 2 TIMES DAILY WITH WARM MILK AFTER FOOD WHICH IS TRADITIONALLY USED IN AYURVEDA TO SUPPORT FEMALE HORMONAL BALANCE AND NOURISH REPRODUCTIVE TISSUES ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA 1/2 TEASPOON 2 TIMES DAILY WITH WARM MILK AFTER FOOD WHICH HELPS IMPROVE STRENGTH SUPPORT HORMONAL HEALTH AND IMPROVE SLEEP QUALITY REGULAR GENTLE BREAST MASSAGE WITH WARM SESAME OIL OR SHATAVARI INFUSED OIL 3 TO 4 TIMES A WEEK CAN HELP IMPROVE LOCAL CIRCULATION AND SUPPORT TISSUE NOURISHMENT INCLUDING HEALTHY FATS IN THE DIET SUCH AS GHEE SOAKED ALMONDS FLAXSEEDS AND MILK CAN ALSO SUPPORT BODY TISSUES BECAUSE BREAST TISSUE PARTLY CONSISTS OF HEALTHY FAT STORES LIGHT STRENGTHENING EXERCISES FOR THE CHEST AREA SUCH AS WALL PUSH UPS OR GENTLE YOGA CAN HELP SUPPORT THE MUSCLES UNDER THE BREAST WHICH MAY IMPROVE APPEARANCE AND FIRMNESS WHILE IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO COMPLETELY REVERSE NATURAL AGE RELATED CHANGES WITH GOOD NOURISHMENT HERBAL SUPPORT AND REGULAR SELF CARE MANY WOMEN NOTICE BETTER TISSUE HEALTH AND STABILITY OVER TIME IF YOU EVER NOTICE RAPID CHANGES LUMPS PAIN OR SKIN ALTERATIONS IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONSULT A PHYSICIAN FOR PROPER BREAST EXAMINATION

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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
121 days ago
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HELLO, Breast shrinkage after menopause is very common and usually related to the natural decline of estrogen and progesterone. In modern medicine this happens because glandular breast tissue gradually gets replaced by fat and connective tissue, leading to loss of fullness and firmness In Ayurveda, this condition is mainly understood as -vata vriddhi in aging -rasa Dhatu and meda Dhatu Kshaya -artava Dhatu decline due to menopause TREATMENT GOALS -nourish body tissues -ppacify aggravated vata -support natural hormonal balance -improve breast tissue tone INTERNAL MANAGEMENT 1) SHATAVARI Kalpa= 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily =natural phytoestrogen , nourishes rasa and reproductive tissues, supports breast tissue health 2) ASHWAGANDHALEHAM= 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily at night =tissue strengthening 3) PHALA GHRITA= 1 tsp with warm milk in morning =reproductive tissue nourishment 5) CHYWANPRASHA= 1 tsp in morning =rasayana for aging EXTERNAL THERAPIES BREAST OIL MASSAGE= Shatavari oil daily gentle massage improves circulation, tone and nourishment -warm the oil slightly -massage gently in circular upward motion for 10-15 minutes -leave for 30 minutes -wash with warm water =improves breast tissue nourishment, prevents sagging, improves firmness DIET FOR BREAST TISSUE NOURISHMENT Your diet should rasa and meda Dhatu Healthy fats -cow ghee -almonds -walnuts -sesame seeds -flax seeds PHYTOESTROGEN FOODS -soy moderate -feugreek seeds -fennel seeds MILK PRODUCTS -warmmilk with shatavari or ashwagandha -panner -ghee FRUITS -pomegranate -dates -figs -avocado VEGETABLES -beetroot -sweet potato -carrot -pumpkin SPECIAL AYURVEDIC MILK TONIC At night Warm milk + 1 tsp shatavari powder, 1/2 tsp ashwagandha + 1 tsp ghee This acts as menopausal rejuvenation tonic YOGA FOR BREAST TONE AND HORMONAL BALANCE Daily 20 minutes -bhujangasana -dhanurasana -gomukhasana -ustrasana -surya namaskar =improves chest circulation, maintains breast tone, supports hormonal balance LIFESTYLE -sleep before 10:30 pm -reduce excess caffeine -avoid weight loss dieting -maintain stable body weight -practice pranayam Best breathing execise -anulom vilom -bhramari These also help with sleep disturbances you mentioned After menopause , completely stopping breast shrinkage is difficult, but Ayurveda can -slow the process -improve firmness -nourish tissues -improve skin elasticity DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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Dr. Narendrakumar V Mishra
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
123 days ago
5

Don’t worry Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab.Shatavari 2-0-2 Tab Asthishrunkhla 1-0-1 Follow up after 4weeks.

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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
122 days ago
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Please consulting the AYURVEDIC prasuti stree roga specialist gynecologist obstetrician for better examination and treatment

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Dr. Snehal Tasgaonkar
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
122 days ago
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Take Shatavari powder with milk.

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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
122 days ago
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Rx Shatavari capsules 2 cap twice daily with warm milk after meals

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Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
121 days ago
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Post menopause breast reducing or shrinking is common you can start in shatavari churna half tsp with warm milk twice daily after food Eat high protein diet n do some strengthening weight training exercises

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