Gigantomastia: living with oversized breasts | The Conversation | Focus on Africa

In some countries, breast reduction surgery is now becoming more popular than enlargements. For many women, having larger breasts may be down to genetics. But for some, breast growth is extreme, painful and life-altering. The condition, called gigantomastia, causes excessive breast tissue growth, leading to chronic pain, mobility challenges, and emotional distress. Focus on Africa podcast host Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 25-year-old South African content creator Michelle Sekwena, who has been sharing her journey with gigantomastia, and her experience undergoing breast reduction surgery. 00:00-01:00 Coming up 01:00-02:10 The rise of breast reduction surgery 02:10-03:-40 When Michelle noticed she had gigantomastia 03:40-04:50 Michelle's life before excessive breast growth 04:50-06:50 The challenges of finding clothes 06:50-10:43 Other women's journey's with breast reduction 10:43-11:20 What is gigantomastia? 11:20-13:25 Michelle's breast reduction surgery 13:50-15:00 Ruth's breast reduction surgery 15:00-16:40 Life after Michelle's surgery 16:40-18:30 Can breasts grow back after a reduction? 18:00-19:30 The impact of gigantomastia on Michelle's relationships Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Fana Negash and Basma El Atti Senior Producer: Carolyne Kiambo Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook:   / bbcnewsafrica   Twitter:   / bbcafrica   Instagram:   / bbcafrica