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I'll put this in here as I don't want to upset anyone in the breast augmentation thread area.

I had my breasts measured professionally today for the first time, with a proper bra fitting service.

42DD.

The lovely ladies couldn't believe I had no implants, until I took off my (crazily tight) sports bra. Anyway, they fitted me with some great bras and my breasts looked wonderful - their word. Very happy with the new cleavage too :D

Edit: they are Tanner stage 5

I've had a lot of rubbish things happen in my life so this is one thing I'm delighted about.

xx

I'm happy for you. 😊

I am happy for you, since you are happy with yourself.

I am happy with my 38A girls.  At least they are all mine, and I think they are pretty cute.

Certainly affirming!  Good for you!

Mine are all me too! 44C means not likely to ever have implants either.

Quote from: Tills on May 15, 2025, 11:15:28 AMI'll put this in here as I don't want to upset anyone in the breast augmentation thread area.

I had my breasts measured professionally today for the first time, with a proper bra fitting service.

42DD.

The lovely ladies couldn't believe I had no implants, until I took off my (crazily tight) sports bra. Anyway, they fitted me with some great bras and my breasts looked wonderful - their word. Very happy with the new cleavage too :D

Edit: they are Tanner stage 5

I've had a lot of rubbish things happen in my life so this is one thing I'm delighted about.

xx

That is a nice stage in life!

Chrissy

I am jealous 48 a here and no nipple growth at all.

Congratulation Tills, most of us are envious! I managed a 42C, and I was reasonably happy. It was not a dysphoria trigger and all me, which were my priorities, but a friend of mine kept arguing that for practical reasons, I should consider augmentation. I had to admit that it was hard to get bras my size, that with my upper body and belly size, I could be taken for an overweight man, and I did have nearly half a cup asymmetry.

So for purely practical reasons, I did get augmentation to even sized D's. Surprisingly, this made me much more confident to go to the beach and pool, and day to day, has noticeably reduced the amount of times I am misgendered. It had a greater effect than I had considered, and, though I have a 'thing' about being non natural, I am glad I had it done.

Hugs,

Allie

Nicely filling a 36B. I'd prefer a 38 band  (or laying off the cake!) :laugh: but haven't stumbled across any yet.

Hugs, Devlyn

I'm at a 40B. But I had a 40" chest before transition, so that is my torso size. I can drop down to a 38C and use a band extender so I can breathe, which I found to be very important.  ;D

I wish 🩷

Quote from: Jessica 33 on May 16, 2025, 05:40:21 PMI wish 🩷

maybe someday 🤞

Thanks for lovely comments everyone. I wanted to tread really carefully with this thread. @ChrissyRyan mentioned in another thread just now that when you transition the changes are what your body gives you.

Please also know that I have had some truly awful, awful, things happen in my life so I am just grateful for this way in which Mother Nature smiled and gave something back.

I'll get around to posting in the Introductions section soon. With what's going on in the western world, I feel like I need you all and this place like never before.

xx

Isn't it lovely to carry such breast weight!

I am up to 36 DD cup on a good day.

I spend several hours every day on a hospital grade electric breast pump. I'm trying to get breast milk. 

Quote from: Lori Dee on May 16, 2025, 11:54:30 AMI'm at a 40B. But I had a 40" chest before transition, so that is my torso size. I can drop down to a 38C and use a band extender so I can breathe, which I found to be very important.  ;D

Breathing is important.

Quote from: valerie anne on May 23, 2025, 05:52:28 PMI'm trying to get breast milk. 

Are you on hormone therapy? Perhaps this article can be of help.
https://internationalbreastfeedingjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13006-024-00624-1

I was sick (really sick) last month and they prescribed me domperidone for that. I might have to change my name to Dairylyn.  ;D

Have you seen the t shirt with the upwards arrow and words like, "Look my eyes are up here"?

I got my breasts professionally measured back in February and I was a 54B back then.  And I've found in the last few months, at first my bra did have a little space at the top, but I noticed today that I don't have that space anymore.  And I've been trying to loose weight and while the scale has been saying that I am gaining (of course people have said not to worry over the numbers a scale gives), I have been seeing other parts of my body shrinking like between me breasts and waist.  But I have noticed that my hips have gotten wider and now today, I wonder if the fat is going to those two places, or other parts have been growing. (My bloodwork from a few days ago showed my prolactin is a little high.)

And having recently switched to wearing women's tops full time, I've been noticing that when I am wearing no bra, my nipples are poking through (and one white shirt I can see my dark aerola and nipples through the shirt with no bra).  They were hidden by even the lightest men's tops (just shows how dense the fabric is on mens clothing versus women's clothing).    However, I have also noticed that I can definitely see the roundness of my breasts through the tops now (they're lower when I don't have bra on, and not as pronounced, but they still stick out and you can see them in side profile.  The men's tops were hiding those as well.

Sorry for resurrecting a thread but the subject matter interested me.

I have not been for a professional measurement but whenever I use the bras calculators they always come up with crazy sizes.

I have found that experimentation was the only way to determine my size. I can currently fill a 42DD (sometimes 40DD) and the band is comfortable and supportive. If I try a 40D I'm spilling out the cups. Annoyingly one breast is slightly bigger than the other which can make it tricky sometimes.

When I was thinner I was a 36C so I don't know if, when I loose the weight, I would end up back there or whether I've had more growth alongside the weight gain. Time will tell I suppose.

I'm curious if a professional fitting would suggest something different. Did you girls that have had one find that they suggested something wildly different?

Great size. I hope to get to a c or d cup

Quote from: Dawn Kellie on February 07, 2026, 08:50:39 AMGreat size. I hope to get to a c or d cup

Definitely is a good size anything above C is for sure. On larger frames it takes a lot to be visible.

If I don't reach a full C I'll definitely be getting surgery to sort it. Currently a small 38B.

I'm currently a 40A. But weight loss seems to not be touching my breasts so here's to hoping

My breasts are the best thing that's ever happened to me, as I dreamed of having them since I was young.

My underbust measures 33.5-34" (snug) and a loose tape over my breasts (no bra) is about 41". My breasts are full and round and have a mature shape. I've been wearing 36C bras but I'm spilling out of the cups, so I need to try a 36D or 38C.

I never could have imagined that this miracle could happen to me. The crazy thing is that I'm still closeted. If I don't come out full-time, this summer is going to be the most difficult one yet.

    @Courtney G
Dear Courtney:
What you reported sounds to me like a good problem for any MTF in serious transition.

Yes indeed, before I came out Full-Time, I had "been there" with trying to present as male
with  "hard-to-hide"  36/38 C/D breasts.
 
With that breast size you will soon need to consider coming out of the closet, or if not, this
coming summer and hot weather, you can try wearing very loose tops with a snug
"no-show" Sports Bra or T-shirt bra. 

Loose Button up tops might work better that pull-over. Look for tops with a design, embroidery,
or button-up vest pockets over the chest area.

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Quote from: Courtney G on February 07, 2026, 09:42:11 AMMy breasts are the best thing that's ever happened to me, as I dreamed of having them since I was young.

My underbust measures 33.5-34" (snug) and a loose tape over my breasts (no bra) is about 41". My breasts are full and round and have a mature shape. I've been wearing 36C bras but I'm spilling out of the cups, so I need to try a 36D or 38C.

I never could have imagined that this miracle could happen to me. The crazy thing is that I'm still closeted. If I don't come out full-time, this summer is going to be the most difficult one yet.

I was wondering if gel inserts would yield an occasional slight bounce. 
I have always preferred to be just me though.  I am a B cup.

Obviously I am not talking about the jiggle when doing jumping jacks, just a very slight one.

No HRT but my bustline is 33 inches with a 30 inch under bust.

This is pretty much the sample size for women's clothing!  Very easy for me to find women's tops that fit!

Marion

I am a 56D but would really love to be DD... with a much smaller number (~40-42)!

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on February 07, 2026, 10:36:24 AMWith that breast size you will soon need to consider coming out of the closet, or if not, this
coming summer and hot weather, you can try wearing very loose tops with a snug
"no-show" Sports Bra or T-shirt bra. 

Loose Button up tops might work better that pull-over. Look for tops with a design, embroidery,
or button-up vest pockets over the chest area.

The past few summers have been difficult, with each one being a bigger challenge than the previous one. I'm going through a growth spurt since switching to injections, so the base and projection levels are going to make this summer even harder.

As I think I mentioned somewhere on here, Columbia's "Bahama II" line of outdoor wear shirts were my go-to, in a size too large. The pleated breast pockets really helped. I stuck to seamless spandex bras with the pads removed and did occasionally wear TomboyX compression tops when more aggressive hiding was required. I looked comical in those shirts, with my thin arms sticking out of the big sleeves and the whole shirt looking way to big for my frame.

I can wear a small men's tee (snug), with a medium being form-fitting, to give you some perspective on my frame. As of this point, there's no configuration in which I can wear a large tee, with or without compression, and present a plausibly masculine silhouette. When I do wear any sort of shirt, I had to wear heavier 6 ounce ones rather than the lightweight ones, which draped across my body and accentuated my shape.

I'll admit that this is a wonderful problem to have. I know I'm lucky, as you must have when you were developing. But of course, it would be much easier to just be out as myself. Let's hope the two rounds of cosmetic facial surgery this spring/summer bring me to a place in which I feel comfortable taking that leap.

I'm pretty sure the DD cup will go down as I loose weight. They are tanner 5 so I think the development must have stopped by now.

Not that I'm advocating being overweight but that coupled with baggy clothing like hoodies in boy mode has meant I've never had any questions. Got away with it for a few years now. Would far rather be thin though.

When i was cycling back when I was thinner I used to have to wear a sports bra as the lycra is unforgiving. Not entirely sure I got away with that!

I do see people looking but I think they just think they're moobs. Sometines they are checking them out though and you see them talking at your boobs instead of your face!

Boobs are fantastic though!

To the original question though has anyone found a massive supprise when getting professionally measured?

I think that a DD or even a D would be too much for me.  I am leaning on perhaps a C size though.  But, usually I am just happy with my Bs.


Chrissy

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 07, 2026, 05:16:56 PMI think that a DD or even a D would be too much for me.  I am leaning on perhaps a C size though.  But, usually I am just happy with my Bs.


Chrissy

It's not actually as big as you would think as the frame is big too. If it was 36DD that would be different. 40/42DD is perfectly manageable. Nothing wrong with B's or A's, they're cute!

I've always said that "all breasts are beautiful" and I feel that way more now than ever. No two are the same, and they're all wonderful.

Quote from: Stottie Girl on February 07, 2026, 02:46:48 PMI'm pretty sure the DD cup will go down as I loose weight. They are tanner 5 so I think the development must have stopped by now.

As I've lost weight my breasts have stayed just as large (DD) so that they now look even bigger on me. I'm sure I've read somewhere that once you've got them you've got them: that they don't go down ;)

xx

My Bs are seem to stay the same size, even though I have dropped and kept off about six pounds.

My sweetie say she enjoys them, they are a handful and that is plenty enough.  Then I remind her that she has very small hands and she is a C+ D size.  She rolls her eyes and says she likes me bunches, and a sweet embrace and a kiss ended that discussion!

Quote from: Tills on February 07, 2026, 09:26:41 PMAs I've lost weight my breasts have stayed just as large (DD) so that they now look even bigger on me. I'm sure I've read somewhere that once you've got them you've got them: that they don't go down ;)

xx

Really? If that's true then I will be over the moon!

I thought there was a rule that for each band size reduction you went down a cup?

You may be right actually that they would reduce @Stottie Girl although not by as much as that idea. There's a lot of fat tissue in breasts. I guess being an appendage the skin wouldn't shrink though so it's likely they would go more saggy.

All I can say is that I've lost 10 kgs and my breasts haven't altered. In fact, they now look bigger.

xx

Well either way it sounds better than I thought (except saggy boobs!)

In all honesty I wish my right one would reduce a bit (or the left one grow bigger) I think there's nearly half a cup difference. This is fairly normal with CIS women though I believe. I'm not sure anyone else would notice it particularly.

I've lost 2.5 stone so far mind and they haven't reduced much yet! But I was so overweight I couldn't easily get bras so I'm not sure what size I was.

Haven't started my HRT yet, when I've been  overweight my chest is one of the areas where my weight gain is noticeable. And right now, I'm sitting at 210lbs and I've got "moobs" that are a solid C cup. My chest size is a 44.

In shape I'm a 36/38 and I could wear my wifes Bras she's 36 or 38 c.

So I'm not worried about whether or not I'm going to get good breast growth. I am concerned that they're going to get to big.

Quote from: Simplycause on February 08, 2026, 08:56:02 PMHaven't started my HRT yet, when I've been  overweight my chest is one of the areas where my weight gain is noticeable. And right now, I'm sitting at 210lbs and I've got "moobs" that are a solid C cup. My chest size is a 44.

In shape I'm a 36/38 and I could wear my wifes Bras she's 36 or 38 c.

So I'm not worried about whether or not I'm going to get good breast growth. I am concerned that they're going to get to big.

I wouldn't worry, trans people rarely get breasts that are too big. 42DD doesn't appear all that big to be honest because of the larger frame. It could be different if you are 36 band though. Weight can help the size but it's more to do with genetics I think. Usually around the same size as your mother or sister is the rule of thumb (though I'm bigger than mine!)

I just pray that mine will get anywhere near D cups! I'm not sure at what point they are expected to grow more. Mine stopped at 6 months now a small B cup. I look like I've got man boobs so keep getting misgendered all the time. I'm just hoping this isn't the final size!

Quote from: Stottie Girl on February 09, 2026, 02:51:16 AM42DD doesn't appear all that big to be honest because of the larger frame.

Can't really agree with that. I suppose if you're shorter you look stockier maybe that is more true. But I know plenty of taller cis women who have larger frames and big breasts, My breasts look huge and I've noticed that they are often the first signifier people use in correctly gendering me as a woman.

I've a bemusing story about this. A very good friend of mine is a woman who transitioned decades ago from her gender assigned at birth. I'll call her friend 1. She is married to a woman who was correctly born into a female body. I'll call her friend 2. My friend 1 is never misgendered. But my friend 2 is very flat chested and is frequently called 'man', 'he', 'him'. Crazy 'eh?!

xx

p.s. I don't really like the phrase 'trans people' although I understand the context being used here. I'm a woman.

I think basically that as I've got slimmer so my breasts have looked bigger, which is what a female friend of mine predicted would happen.

xx

Quote from: Tills on February 09, 2026, 03:11:00 AMCan't really agree with that. I suppose if you're shorter you look stockier maybe that is more true. But I know plenty of taller cis women who have larger frames and big breasts, My breasts look huge and I've noticed that they are often the first signifier people use in correctly gendering me as a woman.

I've a bemusing story about this. A very good friend of mine is a woman who transitioned decades ago from her gender assigned at birth. I'll call her friend 1. She is married to a woman who was correctly born into a female body. I'll call her friend 2. My friend 1 is never misgendered. But my friend 2 is very flat chested and is frequently called 'man', 'he', 'him'. Crazy 'eh?!

xx

p.s. I don't really like the phrase 'trans people' although I understand the context being used here. I'm a woman.

Well they aren't small either! It's just in my mind when I think of DD breasts I think of page 3 girls with huge norks! Mine don't seem big like those I remember (mind I was a younger kid back then so my memory might be cloudy)

Quote from: Stottie Girl on February 09, 2026, 08:29:34 AMWell they aren't small either! It's just in my mind when I think of DD breasts I think of page 3 girls with huge norks! Mine don't seem big like those I remember (mind I was a younger kid back then so my memory might be cloudy)

I once had the opportunity to meet Sam Fox :)

Quote from: Courtney G on February 09, 2026, 11:36:34 AMFor reference (and because I'm so proud and I like to show off), this is what 38C breasts look like on a 5'11", 171 pound frame. 36D would probably be similar.

Sorry Courtney, We can't see them in Britain! blocked unfortunately. I'm sure they're lovely though ha ha!

Quote from: Stottie Girl on February 09, 2026, 11:39:18 AMSorry Courtney, We can't see them in Britain! blocked unfortunately. I'm sure they're lovely though ha ha!

Ha! Thank you. They're actually encased in a bra, but perhaps the photo sharing site is blocked over there.

EDIT: I deleted the post because I realized that a bra photo might not be allowed.

Yeah Imgur is blocked over here.

From Google AI "Imgur blocked UK access in late 2025 following a probe by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) regarding potential violations of child data protection laws and the stringent requirements of the Online Safety Act. Rather than comply with new, complex age-verification, Imgur chose to withdraw"

They don't want to comply with anti child porn laws so they banned the uk!

Quote from: Stottie Girl on February 09, 2026, 12:18:49 PMThey don't want to comply with anti child porn laws so they banned the uk!

WOW

Quite! Musk's Grok app is facing similar issues and could be banned by HM government as he won't put blocks on it producing nude images of people against their will. Free speech apparently!

Anyway back to boobs! Probably best not to show your boobs on here no matter how proud you are, no idea who's watching!

Pectoral workouts such as bench presses and pushups can build the muscle beneath the breasts. Although this will not make the breasts bigger this exercise can give boobs a perkier and more firm appearance.

Well, perkier sounds good to me. I really need to start serious excersise. I am hopeless at pushups though, no upper body strength since HRT.

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 09, 2026, 04:24:19 PMPectoral workouts such as bench presses and pushups can build the muscle beneath the breasts. Although this will not make the breasts bigger this exercise can give boobs a perkier and more firm appearance.

Traffic report:

Main Street has a traffic jam that just came out of nowhere.  The news team investigated and apparently many appear to be going to the gym!

42D, I'm nearly 6'2" and big built.

Quote from: big kim on February 09, 2026, 04:36:11 PM42D, I'm nearly 6'2" and big built.

Similar to me except for the height (I'm 5'7") so do you find them to be overly large then?

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 09, 2026, 04:24:19 PMPectoral workouts such as bench presses and pushups can build the muscle beneath the breasts. Although this will not make the breasts bigger this exercise can give boobs a perkier and more firm appearance.

Really depends on how much muscle you pack on there's some female body builders who go way lean and end up having to get implants.

But as far as I know being as I've not worked out with the idea of maintaining a feminine body, it's  not just pectoral workouts but anything working the chest, upper back, the shoulders, lats. All of that is going to help dealing with the shifting weight and help keep pressure off your lower back.

Wandering off topic, and I'm sure you all know this, but if you do wish to protect your privacy for whatever reason or to watch programmes and websites that may not be accessed in your own country then there are loads of VPN's out there, and some excellent free ones.

I use VPNs to watch sports which can be geographically restricted and when I'm travelling it's really useful for BBC iPlayer. It's also helpful if you are using a website which wants to place a heap of trackers, euphemistically called cookies, on your computer to spy on you. West coast tech companies seem to be amongst the worst offenders for this although there are some other surprising ones. A weather channel I use tries to place 3,500 trackers on my system. I generally use DuckDuck Go for this reason and if I ever use Google (one of the worst offenders out there) I always clear my cache immediately on exit.

(For the avoidance of doubt this is not an advocacy for viewing anything illegal.)

xx

Quote from: Stottie Girl on February 09, 2026, 05:04:50 PMSimilar to me except for the height (I'm 5'7") so do you find them to be overly large then?

No because of my build, size 20 tops,22 trousers

Yeah same. UK 18-20 tops, dresses and skirts.

I've got a whole wardrobe of fantastic dresses etc size 14 from back when I was slimmer. Can't wait to slim down to that again. Could look fantastic if I keep my bazonkas! That's my carrot on a stick!

Size 12 to 14 here but I'd like to be 10. The weight's coming off so I hope so.

This isn't just vanity: my surgical team won't operate with a high BMI.

xx

I'm a size 16 for dress but mostly because shoulders and chest size. Can sometimes fit size 14 bottoms or jumpers. Try to avoid things without any stretch as stretch makes fit better. No intention to lose weight really.

Charlotte

Quote from: Tills on February 10, 2026, 09:44:26 PMSize 12 to 14 here but I'd like to be 10. The weight's coming off so I hope so.

This isn't just vanity: my surgical team won't operate with a high BMI.

xx

Yeah, your post on that was a wake up call for me. Kickstarted a fresh drive for the diet! Size 14 for me (due to height) was 13 stone so that would be just under the bar. Seems a very low bar though! I wonder if that is just the UK though

Quote from: Lori Dee on May 16, 2025, 11:54:30 AMI'm at a 40B. But I had a 40" chest before transition, so that is my torso size. I can drop down to a 38C and use a band extender so I can breathe, which I found to be very important.  ;D

Breathing is over rated. I think it's a fad and will die out.

🤣🤣🤣🤣

I would love to get to a comfortable 40B.i maybe a 40AA now.

Quote from: Dawn Kellie on March 24, 2026, 04:38:57 PMI would love to get to a comfortable 40B.i maybe a 40AA now.

I'm still a 40DD but a few years ago I was a 36C. I still have loads of bras that size in the hope I get back there!

It may not seem likely but your band size can change dramatically with loss of weight. If you were 36B or 38B rather than 40B it would proportionately look great. I would have been very happy with that personally. As it is a 40 band bra is harder to find in main brands or in sexier styles (at least in the UK anyway). 38 is easy.

Yeah I've found 38B bras no problem now. Now I only wear wired and padded plunge bras as they enhance the shape and visibility. All others are counterproductive. I like the lace type old fashioned style ones myself.

Quote from: Charlotte Kitty on March 24, 2026, 05:13:02 PMYeah I've found 38B bras no problem now. Now I only wear wired and padded plunge bras as they enhance the shape and visibility. All others are counterproductive. I like the lace type old fashioned style ones myself.

Same, I love the look and always opt for those if getting dressed up. But padded T shirt and full cup non padded bras are more comfortable I find. I can't get away with non wired though. I wish Wonderbra went up to my size I used to love the lacey ones.

I seem to have developed a sweet tooth following FFS surgery. I'm thin. If I should gain weight my breasts will become very large.

42D. Bought 3 sports bras from Peacocks. I'm into comfort at 68 dont want anything with wire!

One tip for anyone starting out if this is helpful is that I began putting moisturiser on my breasts morning and evening. As they started to grow I noticed they were looking a bit chafed. The moisturiser really helped. It's affirming too: touching your emerging breasts, even if they seem quite small, is a way of remembering that changes are taking place.

xx

Good advice. I still get a bit of chafing. Always on my right boob for some reason.

I have been rather blessed to make it to a 40DDD.  It came as quite a surprise to me, quite honestly!  My mom is very small (32A) and I have no sisters to compare to.  My grandmothers' generation was bigger, but honestly, who knows their grandma's cup size?  (Don't answer that.  😅)

I'm almost 30 months into HRT at this point.  I'm not sure if things are slowing down or not, especially since I switched from patches to injectable estradiol valerate about a month ago, and that seems to have kicked things off again.  Plus an orchi coming up in less than three months' time....

I have an old friend from college who knew about my transition but had never seen me since I transitioned.  One night during her visit, she asked whether the surgery had been difficult, and I had no idea what she was talking about.  Once we figured it out, she just sniffed and said I had always been an overachiever.  😁

Quote from: Shannonymous on July 12, 2026, 08:01:44 AMI have an old friend from college who knew about my transition but had never seen me since I transitioned.  One night during her visit, she asked whether the surgery had been difficult, and I had no idea what she was talking about.  Once we figured it out, she just sniffed and said I had always been an overachiever.  😁

Haha. The same happened to me. When I had my first consult with my surgeon prior to FFS, he motioned to my chest and gently ask "Who did your, uh, augmentation?"

I smiled and replied "That would be estradiol."

Quote from: Shannonymous on July 12, 2026, 08:01:44 AMI have been rather blessed to make it to a 40DDD.  It came as quite a surprise to me, quite honestly!  My mom is very small (32A) and I have no sisters to compare to.  My grandmothers' generation was bigger, but honestly, who knows their grandma's cup size?  (Don't answer that.  😅)

I'm almost 30 months into HRT at this point.  I'm not sure if things are slowing down or not, especially since I switched from patches to injectable estradiol valerate about a month ago, and that seems to have kicked things off again.  Plus an orchi coming up in less than three months' time....

I have an old friend from college who knew about my transition but had never seen me since I transitioned.  One night during her visit, she asked whether the surgery had been difficult, and I had no idea what she was talking about.  Once we figured it out, she just sniffed and said I had always been an overachiever.  😁

I doubt you've stopped growing at 30 months. Have you reached Tanner 5 yet? Even if you have, they continue to grow, though much slower, for up to 5 years to fully mature. They may increase a cup or so yet but more importantly they should get fuller and rounder at the top.

I've reached 44E/F (so 44DDD or 44G US size) after 3-4 years. I still have mild growth pain so they aren't done yet.

I was absolutely floored by how much they've grown. I'm way bigger than my mum but they say it's not necessarily your mother you take after it can be your grandmother on either side of the family too. Or you can just be a genetic outlier.

Either way. Yay boobies!

Quote from: Courtney G on July 12, 2026, 01:27:37 PMI smiled and replied "That would be estradiol."

"I got these the old fashioned way--estrogen and pizza."  👍

Quote from: Stottie Girl on July 12, 2026, 02:17:02 PMHave you reached Tanner 5 yet?

I'm flirting with it, but not there yet.  I've only had that maturation in the last six or seven months.  So yeah, lots more runway!  😅

Quote from: Stottie Girl on July 12, 2026, 02:17:02 PMI doubt you've stopped growing at 30 months. Have you reached Tanner 5 yet? Even if you have, they continue to grow, though much slower, for up to 5 years to fully mature. They may increase a cup or so yet but more importantly they should get fuller and rounder at the top.

I've reached 44E/F (so 44DDD or 44G US size) after 3-4 years. I still have mild growth pain so they aren't done yet.

I was absolutely floored by how much they've grown. I'm way bigger than my mum but they say it's not necessarily your mother you take after it can be your grandmother on either side of the family too. Or you can just be a genetic outlier.

Either way. Yay boobies!

Wow those are big.


Chrissy

Quote from: Courtney G on July 12, 2026, 01:27:37 PMHaha. The same happened to me. When I had my first consult with my surgeon prior to FFS, he motioned to my chest and gently ask "Who did your, uh, augmentation?"

I smiled and replied "That would be estradiol."

Mother Nature and estradiol seemed to work in concert for you and your breasts. 
 

Quote from: Shannonymous on July 12, 2026, 03:26:28 PMI'm flirting with it, but not there yet.  I've only had that maturation in the last six or seven months.  So yeah, lots more runway!  😅

Oooh You might beat me then ha ha!

Seriously though that is very impressive growth you must have had a lot of estrogen receptors! Genetic jackpot!

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on July 12, 2026, 03:42:05 PMWow those are big.


Chrissy

Yeah but so am I Chrissy. It's kind of not so impressive at the moment as they're sitting on a larger frame but as I loose weight they might start to look quite significant I suppose. They do look good in a low scoop neck top I must admit!
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Quote from: Stottie Girl on July 12, 2026, 03:55:03 PMGenetic jackpot!

I had a bit of gynecomastia to start with, possibly as a result of mild androgen insensitivity.  (I've not been geneticaly tested, but per my GP, I fit the clinical criteria.)  If that's the case, I had a prediposition and didn't even know it until I started.

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I would prefer mine grow a bit more but I am grateful for what I have.

Chrissy

Quote from: Shannonymous on July 12, 2026, 05:20:05 PMI had a bit of gynecomastia to start with, possibly as a result of mild androgen insensitivity.  (I've not been geneticaly tested, but per my GP, I fit the clinical criteria.)  If that's the case, I had a prediposition and didn't even know it until I started.

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That's my working theory too. That or there was a dip in testosterone at key stages in the womb. I have skeletal differences like wide hips and sit bones and a resulting high Q angle, female elbow carry angle (linked to hip width). The index finger longer than the ring finger is also a sign apparently, close set breasts, likely higher than average estrogen receptors in the chest (like you) etc.

You can tell I've been trying too hard to find a reason ha ha

Truth is doing an expensive genetic test wouldn't actually change anything, it doesn't really matter so I would put the test money to better use frankly.

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on July 12, 2026, 05:21:51 PMI would prefer mine grow a bit more but I am grateful for what I have.

Chrissy

I've said it many times before Chrissy, smaller boobs have the advantage in many ways. I have to buy bras in specialist shops. You can walk into high street chains. I have to avoid certain types of clothing (no button up tops or blouses for me!) whereas you can pretty much wear anything you like.

I'm 5' 10 1/2", 170 pounds and was completely and utterly flat when I started HRT in the second half of my 50s. Lots of people say that people who start late don't get good development.

Edit: I'm a 36D

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They don't half look bigger than a D cup Courtney I must say. I know you went for a fitting at Victoria's secret but high street shops are notorious for not being able to cater to larger sizes. Do you have shops like Bravissimo over there? They specialise in "larger" ladies. A fitting with them might surprise you.

Oh my, it's been awhile since we've seen the finger ratio come up. It's fun... I guess, if you find precision measurements of body parts engaging. But there's a ton of overlap and it doesn't amount to a very big hill of beans at the end of the day.

Quote from: Devlyn on July 13, 2026, 03:33:38 AMOh my, it's been awhile since we've seen the finger ratio come up. It's fun... I guess, if you find precision measurements of body parts engaging. But there's a ton of overlap and it doesn't amount to a very big hill of beans at the end of the day.

True, on it's own it doesn't mean much but taken as an accumulation of other factors it could become relevant. Like I say, I was searching for reasons why I am what I am as many of us do. Naturally these things do come up but in the grand sceme of things it doesn't make any difference. It is mere curiosity, it has no real bearing on anything.

In truth, it is just as likely that genetic randomness is at work rather than underlying conditions. It would have been nice to have an answer but it's not worth expending a lot of funds to find out, there are so many other things worth spending your money on.

Quote from: Stottie Girl on July 13, 2026, 01:37:18 AMThey don't half look bigger than a D cup Courtney I must say. I know you went for a fitting at Victoria's secret but high street shops are notorious for not being able to cater to larger sizes. Do you have shops like Bravissimo over there? They specialise in "larger" ladies. A fitting with them might surprise you.

It does seem that I'm on my way a DD or perhaps there already, as I've grown a bit since that sizing at Victoria's Secret. But it depends on the bra. Bravissimo doesn't have a physical presence here but it looks like I can request a virtual fitting and still order online. I'd considered a smaller specialty bra shop here but was concerned about encountering a transphobe.

Quote from: Athena on May 15, 2025, 06:59:44 PMI am jealous 48 a here and no nipple growth at all.

That is me so far. With my chest consisting of skin over bone at age 64, I'm not expecting much. That  is why God created breast forms 

Quote from: KristaFairchild on July 13, 2026, 07:30:41 AMThat is me so far. With my chest consisting of skin over bone at age 64, I'm not expecting much. That  is why God created breast forms

I'm not sure age is quite as important as we are led to believe in all honesty. On paper starting mid to late 40s should mean I had minimal growth but it's not been the case. I do think that having weight does help them while they are growing though but I wouldn't recommend being larger if you can help it!

I'm not sure there is any way to tell where you will end up. You just take the pills and wait for the results! Might be big, might be small but they will all be beautiful.

There is certainly no reason to be disapointed with smaller boobs, there are a fair few negatives to having larger boobs and not many negatives for more modest boobs as far as I can see.

Seriously-- be careful what you wish for. There are few things worse than boob sweat (or trying to get that gosh darn sports bra off after 40 miles on a bike in the heat).

While I decline to offer my exact size, I will share my instructions to the surgeon who did my breast augmentation-- "I want to be proportional, not need a new zip code". Zip code is a postal code for non-US readers. He nailed it. For bonus points I will share that I paid off the balance of my BA with a capital one credit card. They really do mean cash back on anything.

Quote from: Shannonymous on July 12, 2026, 05:20:05 PMI had a bit of gynecomastia to start with, possibly as a result of mild androgen insensitivity.  (I've not been geneticaly tested, but per my GP, I fit the clinical criteria.)  If that's the case, I had a prediposition and didn't even know it until I started.

(https://i.postimg.cc/vHC7R1g7/IMG-5978.jpg)

Very nice development!

Internet says: For the first time ever, breast reduction surgeries outpace augmentation procedures.

I am not going to signup for breast reduction at this time.

Quote from: Devlyn on July 13, 2026, 11:19:12 AMInternet says: For the first time ever, breast reduction surgeries outpace augmentation procedures.

I would never opt for reduction personally but I can totally understand why someone would.

Up next: trout pout and tarantula lashes reductions. I hope. 🤣

Quote from: Devlyn on July 13, 2026, 12:04:20 PMUp next: trout pout and tarantula lashes reductions. I hope. 🤣

Why are we talking about fish and spiders?  Ha

Remember the old commercial?

"Burgers and fries, fish and fries"

Same idea, just modernized ingredients.

I've had my share of boob sweat - a lot of it. I've had times when my bra was soaked with sweat and I was tied up for a few minutes because I couldn't get it off. I've already experienced some neck and back ache from the new weight I carry around. I've bumped them into doorways, shower doors, and even the underside of a car.

I adore them and wouldn't change a thing, except maybe to have them slightly bigger.

Quote from: Courtney G on July 13, 2026, 12:51:52 PMI've had my share of boob sweat - a lot of it. I've had times when my bra was soaked with sweat and I was tied up for a few minutes because I couldn't get it off. I've already experienced some neck and back ache from the new weight I carry around. I've bumped them into doorways, shower doors, and even the underside of a car.

I adore them and wouldn't change a thing, except maybe to have them slightly bigger.

I have bumped mine into some things.  Mine are small though.

I was beating some eggs this morning and the whole bra-encased assembly started rocking back and forth, distracting me, and I thought "This is right. This is what I dreamed about."

I sometimes find it so odd that many trans men, non-binary people and cis women would want to have their breasts removed. Then I think about it and realize "Oh, they're exactly like me! They're just trying to find their way to the type of body that makes sense to their brain; it just happens to be the opposite of the configuration that I want."

Quote from: Courtney G on July 13, 2026, 01:04:14 PMI was beating some eggs this morning and the whole bra-encased assembly started rocking back and forth, distracting me, and I thought "This is right. This is what I dreamed about."

I sometimes find it so odd that many trans men, non-binary people and cis women would want to have their breasts removed. Then I think about it and realize "Oh, they're exactly like me! They're just trying to find their way to the type of body that makes sense to their brain; it just happens to be the opposite of the configuration that I want."

Exactly this. Yet there are still people who come here that can't, or won't, wrap their head around that.

Quote from: Courtney G on July 13, 2026, 01:04:14 PMI was beating some eggs this morning and the whole bra-encased assembly started rocking back and forth, distracting me, and I thought "This is right. This is what I dreamed about."

I sometimes find it so odd that many trans men, non-binary people and cis women would want to have their breasts removed. Then I think about it and realize "Oh, they're exactly like me! They're just trying to find their way to the type of body that makes sense to their brain; it just happens to be the opposite of the configuration that I want."

Mine do not rock but I do at times enjoy noticing them move a little.  It depends on what I am doing.  More movement if no bra of course.  That makes me smile.  Small but round and nice.

Yours are big. 

Walking down stairs or jogging across the road is the big one that puts a smile on my face. There is no better feeling when they jiggle at the slightest physical movements!

Quote from: Stottie Girl on July 13, 2026, 02:55:50 PMWalking down stairs or jogging across the road is the big one that puts a smile on my face. There is no better feeling when they jiggle at the slightest physical movements!

Jumping jacks maybe your "cup of tea".  Do not forget using sport bras though or ones that do give you more support during exercising.

Quote from: Stottie Girl on July 13, 2026, 02:55:50 PMWalking down stairs or jogging across the road is the big one that puts a smile on my face. There is no better feeling when they jiggle at the slightest physical movements!

Amen, sis. I didn't know mine could make a slapping sound, either against my upper ribcage (bra) or against each other (no bra).

Quote from: Courtney G on July 13, 2026, 03:09:32 PMAmen, sis. I didn't know mine could make a slapping sound, either against my upper ribcage (bra) or against each other (no bra).

Ha Ha! Yeah they most certainly do!

Quote from: Stottie Girl on July 13, 2026, 04:50:12 PMHa Ha! Yeah they most certainly do!

That is amazing.