To feel odd about having bigger boobs than I used to?

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I'm feeling a bit weirded out by changes in my body shape (as a result of medication), specifically cup size, and wondered whether people would mind answering a few questions. (Not sure whether simply stating this holds any weight, but I'm not a journalist.)

What would you consider to be a large breast size?
How would you feel if you experienced a significant increase in cup size?
What would be your reaction, if any, if you noticed a significant increase in another woman's breast size?

Thank you.

I wear a G cup. I consider J cup as large. I wouldn't notice really unless in a badly fitted bra (much more noticeable)

Cup size can't be considered in isolation. I'd consider 34g+ to be big. I'd feel irritated at having to buy more bras. If it was overnight I might wonder at surgery or pregnancy but wouldn't comment because it'd be none of my business.

I'd find it odd on myself. I would be concerned if I felt uncomfortable or if the difference was very obvious. Having said that I probably wouldn't notice on someone else. It would also depend on body shape, weight and proportions.

Thanks. I'm 30F - used to be 32A. Are people likely to have noticed?

Not sure re cup size. I am D and my breasts are large in proportion to my body as I am very slim so E upwards would be big to me.

Have you put on weight all over?

I'm a size 6-8 which hasn't changed. Just feeling a bit freaked out and wondering whether they will grow any more.

I went from b to DD 10 years ago after childbirth.

I still cannot accept them

What medication are you on? I could do with some of that.

• which way are you measuring bra sizes?
• any (sudden) body changes would probably lead me to take medical advice. Possibly after POAS if it's boob increase
• I doubt I'd notice change in boob size. I don't really stare at other women's tits. Unless accompanied by overall weight gain/loss, if a change were dramatic enough for me to notice, I'd probably assume surgery (augmentation or reduction)

No, haven't put on weight all over. The medication is oestrogen, for osteoporosis.

What's POAS? The changes have been over a few years. I thought they'd stopped, but I've recently gone up two more cup sizes.

I'm "measuring" simply by noticing my bras don't fit any more and trying the next size up. Keeping the back size the same.

There is an excellent bra calculator which I used from a recommendation on here. I cannot find it. You give four measurements and one is wen your bending over to see how full the cup is. If your back has been the same I'd be surprised if your cup is right - not sure why

thebetterbracampaign.blogspot.co.uk/p/fitting-advice.html?m=1

That's quite a size difference you've gone through! Yes I think that would be noticed.
Unless you wore very padded bras before or you wear very baggy clothes.

I went from a 32c to a 34E during pregnancy, and now I'm breastfeeding my 2 month old DC and am a 32FF. I find it pretty odd having much bigger boobs, mind you my whole body has changed a lot since before having my baby. It is very noticeable though - my DH comments on them a lot (favourably) and several friends have made remarks. Others seem to like them more than me! I'm not quite sure how I feel about them, though I'm happy they're feeding my baby of course,

POAS = pee on a stick, ie take a pregnancy test

If your back has been the same I'd be surprised if your cup is right - not sure why.

No, me neither!

That's quite a size difference you've gone through!

Yes, I know!

Did you try that link?

Mine have just got bigger as I've aged. They were a G cup as a teenager and they're now a G.

I hate them tbh mainly because I find finding clothes so hard.

I'm still in denial over my breast size. I used to be a 32 A/AA before I had DD and then they increased in size quite significantly and never went back again (I'm now about a 34 C/D). I miss having tiny, pert breasts. In my head I'm still a size 6 with a tiny chest. The reality is somewhat different now, sadly.

Interesting to know it works both ways. Before dc I had been on the combined pill my entire adult life and the oestrogen made me a b/c cup which I was happy with. Post dc the gp has advised I have to be on a progestogen only pill and since stopping bf I have two deflated balloons. If I'd always been an a cup I think I'd be fine with it but I'm very disappointed that my body has changed and eating/exercise etc won't make a difference. I'm stuck with it unless I get implants (which i don't want) or go back on the combined pill against medical advice. Maybe I'll get used to it over time...

I used to be 32A and following the menopause, I'm now 28F. It was a very gradual change and I didn't even notice it myself - it was a very good friend who suggested I needed a new bra!

I still don't consider my boobs that big but previously they were non existent. It's changed the way I dress and I spend a lot more on underwear than I used to but I quite like my shape now.

There are some very knowledgeable, very helpful posters on Style and Beauty.

Did you try that link?

Yes, I have read it, thanks, although bra-fitting wasn't really the point of my post!