I have read conflicting stories on this subject. I personally wear one 98% of the time. Besides the fact that my breast aren't "droopy" , I believe due to this habit, I don't have Breast problems. I have regular mammos and everything is good. I "heard" that wearing a bra constantly constricts the lymphnodes causing them to "back up" and swell and harden. Possibly causing the dreaded Breast Ca. I work for a Cancer Institute and have been told that there has to be a tremendous amount of pressure on the lymphnodes to cause any of the said effects. I tend to concur on this but was wondering what others have heard and if it is still possible? The upside is that the breasts are firmer from years of wearing a bra constantly even after 3 kids. My oldest is 21. So in 21yrs I have not developed Breast Ca. Has anyone heard of potential danger?
2006-09-10 06:56:30 · 7 answers · asked by sassyz 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
lymph drainage is different from mutated cells that are cancerous, you may wish to let yourself "breathe" a little more by not constricting all the lymph passages with a bra so much, but cancer is not related to lymph drainage.
2006-09-10 07:04:49 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FALSE
Under wire bras are reputed in some circles to obstruct lymph flow. Interesting theory but no scientific evidence exists to support this. A publication was found that reported a 50% reduction in breast cancer risk in pre-menopausal women who did not wear bras compared with bra users. This difference was attributed by the authors to the possibility that women not wearing bras were thinner and likely to have smaller breasts. Among bra users, larger cup size was associated with an increased risk of breast cancer although the association was found only in post-menopausal women and was accounted for, in part, by obesity.
Source: Dr. Susan Love MD, UCLA School of Medicine
2006-09-10 07:33:41 · answer #2 · answered by blithe_vow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is the right opposite of authentic. you ought to even bypass as far as to assert this is is fake... this is an previous different halves' tale made up for some stupid reason. this is alongside the comparable strains as "in case you masturbate too plenty you will bypass blind." or "an apple an afternoon keeps the wellness care professional away." whilst somebody get's rectal maximum cancers from rest room paper then you may start to rigidity, till that happens, be chuffed to positioned on bras as in lots of cases as you like :-)
2016-12-18 08:04:49 · answer #3 · answered by gerrit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no that sounds stupid your bra has nothing to do with cells or lymph nodes inside your breast.
my mom has breast cancer.
2006-09-10 07:00:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have never heard of this concern.
You would think that you would have, eh?
2006-09-10 07:10:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, its a myth and it never been proven
2006-09-10 07:07:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't thing that's true.
2006-09-10 07:00:58 · answer #7 · answered by sarahbear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋