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Nipple development in female puberty.

A Büyükgebiz1, E Kinik

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health, Ankara.

The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
|October 1, 1989
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Nipple diameter increases significantly during female puberty, correlating with breast and pubic hair development stages. These changes offer potential measurable criteria for tracking pubertal progression.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Human Growth and Development

Background:

  • Female puberty involves complex physiological changes, including breast development.
  • Establishing objective criteria for Tanner breast stages is crucial for monitoring adolescent health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate nipple diameter as a potential measurable criterion for breast development during female puberty.
  • To analyze the relationship between nipple diameter changes and pubertal stages (breast and pubic hair).

Main Methods:

  • Nipple diameters of 230 girls aged 11-17 were measured.
  • Measurements were correlated with Tanner breast (B) and pubic hair (PH) stages, and menstrual status (M).

Main Results:

  • Significant nipple diameter increments were observed with advancing breast and pubic hair stages.

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  • Maximum increments occurred between B1-B2 and PH1-PH2 stages.
  • Greatest nipple growth also noted from premenarche (M(-)) to one year postmenarche (M+1).

    • Conclusions:

    • Nipple size changes during puberty are linked to hormonal status, race, nutrition, and genetics.
    • Further longitudinal and cross-sectional data are required to establish reliable nipple diameter criteria for Tanner breast staging.