The areola is a part of the breast. It is a darker circular area around the nipple. Breast condition is closely related to health status. Some female friends may notice that the color of their breasts and areolas has darkened. So, what does a darkened areola represent? Let's all learn about it with me.
1. Physiological reasons leading to darkening of the areola
The areola is a circular area around the nipple of the breast. As age increases, the areola gradually darkens from its initial pinkish color to a deep brown color. The main reason for this color change is due to the increase of estrogen and progesterone in the body after pregnancy, which is a normal physiological change. In addition, some women who have not been pregnant may experience darkening of the areola, but it will improve on its own after a period of time. This is usually due to a brief increase in estrogen levels in women's bodies, but after a period of self-regulation, estrogen returns to normal, and the color of the areola also returns to normal. Women don't have to worry about situations like this, it's a normal phenomenon.
2. Pathological causes lead to darkening of the areola
Breast hyperplasia or cystic hyperplasia can cause darkening of the nipple and areola color, accompanied by itching. In addition, if the color of the nipple and areola darkens and there are small nodules or protrusions, it may indicate severe liver disease. At the same time, female ovarian tumors can also increase the secretion of estrogen in the ovaries, leading to darkening of the nipple and areola color. Through the above introduction, the change in areola color is closely related to hormones, so having a color change does not necessarily mean being sick, it may also be due to other reasons. It is important to promptly investigate the cause of breast color change.
With the acceleration of social pace, more and more health problems have emerged among people. Female friends should pay attention to their breast health and undergo regular self-examination. If they feel any abnormalities, they should go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination to rule out the disease or receive timely treatment.
