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Does Estrogen Cause Breast Enlargement?

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Estrogen is indeed the main hormone contributing to breast growth during puberty. During pregnancy only, estrogen and other hormones continue and complete this enlargement and development.

Oshetisi Okagbare

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Oshetisi Okagbare is a freelance writer who floats between Detroit, Atlanta and Boston. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Kennesaw State University. Okagbare has had work published on various websites including LIVESTRONG.com, eHow, Travels.com and Happy News.

Last updated on: 10/27/09

Article reviewed by Monica Ingram

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