Hot24h

My Breasts Grew Out Of Control Due To A Super Rare Medical Condition

tinhot36509 mins
Talk about a heavy lift.
A 22-year-old woman from Brazil is finally getting her life back after going through a life-changing 10-hour surgery. Doctors removed a shocking 22 pounds of excess breast tissue in an intense operation that has already made a huge difference in her daily life.Thaynara Marcondes had been living with a rare and aggressive condition that caused her chest to grow at an alarming rate. In just a few months, the size of her breasts had increased to an extreme level—something so rare that only a few cases like hers have ever been reported around the world.

Thaynara Marcondes underwent breast-reduction surgery in October.Instagram / @thay_marcondes01

 

 

Marcondes, who is currently studying to become a teacher, started documenting her experience online. She had always been able to wear medium-sized shirts, but that all changed when her breasts began growing uncontrollably—at a rate of about 750 grams, or 1.65 pounds, each month.She quickly outgrew all the clothes in her closet. Eventually, even plus-size clothes couldn’t accommodate her chest, so she had to start getting custom-made outfits just to get by.“I couldn’t even wear a bra anymore,” Marcondes told the Brazilian news outlet G1. “One day, I tried on eight shirts and none of them fit. I ended up freaking out.”

Her aunt was the first one to notice something wasn’t quite right. But at first, Marcondes didn’t think much of it. That changed when strangers began to react.“I started going out on the street and people were staring and pointing,” she shared with CNN Brazil. “Once I went to the supermarket and people even started to think I was stealing products and hiding them in my breasts. Then I got worried.”Before long, the rapid growth began to impact every part of her daily routine. On social media, she opened up about how her enlarged chest made simple tasks incredibly difficult. She also struggled with constant pain in her neck, shoulders, and back that made everyday life even harder to manage.

Gigantomastia can lead to chronic pain and posture issues.Instagram / @thay_marcondes01

 

 

“It really bothers me. It’s hard to cut my toenails, put on my sneakers,” she mentioned in one of her posts. “I can’t run, and I stopped going to the gym because of my back.”There were times when the pain became so overwhelming that she had to use a wheelchair just to get around comfortably.Doctors initially feared that the swelling could be linked to cancer. But after a series of tests, she was diagnosed with a rare condition known as gigantomastia.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, it causes extreme and uncontrollable breast growth and is almost never seen.

 

 

Globally, only about 300 cases of gigantomastia have ever been documented, making it one of the rarest known conditions related to breast growth.Experts say it can happen without warning, but it may also be connected to major body changes like puberty or pregnancy.Other potential triggers include certain medications, obesity, autoimmune conditions, or hormonal imbalances.

Finding well-fitting and comfortable clothing was challenging for the young woman.Instagram / @thay_marcondes01

 

 

While some people with the condition experience gradual growth over the years, in cases like Marcondes’, it can progress shockingly fast. Some women reportedly go up several cup sizes in just a matter of days, according to Healthline.The symptoms go well beyond pain and bad posture. They may also include numbness in the nipples, rashes or sores beneath the breasts, and serious emotional tolls like anxiety, body image struggles, and even depression.There are medications that may slow the growth for some, but in many situations, surgery becomes the best option. When the condition is severe or keeps coming back, some patients are even advised to consider a full mastectomy.

 

 

At their heaviest, Marcondes’ breasts weighed around 26 pounds in total. While there’s no universal formula that links breast weight to bra size—since body type, shape, and how the weight is carried all vary—a plastic surgeon based in Virginia shared some rough estimates that help put it into perspective.

Marcondes crowdfunded to afford her breast-reduction surgery.Instagram / @thay_marcondes01

 

 

Marcondes finally underwent breast-reduction surgery on October 25 last year. She was released from the hospital the very next day.To fund the operation, she raised around $7,200 in donations. And in her words, every cent of it was absolutely worth it.“I look in the mirror all the time and think, ‘Wow, I look so beautiful!'” she said during an interview with CNN Brazil. “Sometimes I even cry looking at myself because I still can’t believe I did it.”

 

 

Despite the success of the surgery, it wasn’t without some permanent changes. Marcondes lost all feeling in her nipples and has been told that she won’t be able to breastfeed in the future.Even so, she says she finally feels like herself again and is embracing this new chapter. Her doctors are keeping an eye on things, though, as there’s still a chance the tissue could begin to grow again. For now, she’ll remain under regular medical supervision.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related News

Back To Top