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Berman & Berman

01:39:58 Dr. Jennifer Berman OC
We've been discussing breasts and sexuality, and if you're a woman, you can definitely relate.

01:40:03 Dr. Laura Berman OC
So, what do you all think, love them, hate them, just wish all the hype would go away? Any thought?

01:40:08 Dr. Jennifer Berman OC
How about you right here in the front?

01:40:09 Chantal VO/OC
Yes, I would…

01:40:10 Dr. Jennifer Berman VO
What's your name?

01:40:11 Chantal OC
My name is Chantal.

01:40:12 Dr. Jennifer Berman VO
Chantal.

01:40:13 Chantal OC/VO
And I would like to know, okay, I had a, what are the signs, like, of cancer in the breasts? Like, for a while my breasts have been leaking, and I don't know whether that's normal or what, you know?

01:40:26 Dr. Jennifer Berman VO/OC
Okay, so the risk factors, or risks or the signs that for breast cancer would be any lumps. You should do, we should, and we didn't mention this today, but we all need to do routine self-exams. So, you need to check yourself for lumps. If you feel any lumps…

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Jennifer Berman, M.D.
Urologist

…if you feel any irregularities, if you're having any pain in terms of… And then the other thing for a woman of your age, you need to get yearly mammograms and/or an ultrasound. In terms of the leaking that is a little bit concerning because leaking, which is breast milk, probably, can be related to hormone changes. So, I would have your hormone levels checked, in particular, the prolactin levels. Because prolactin is the hormone that causes letdown of milk.

01:41:13 Chantal VO/OC
Because I've never had children. I've never had…

01:41:16 Dr. Jennifer Berman VO/OC
So, obviously, you need to see your doctor and you let your doctor know.

01:41:18 Chantal OC
Okay, yes.

01:41:20 Dr. Jennifer Berman OC
Okay, because that's not normal.

01:41:21 Chantal OC
Okay.

01:41:22 Dr. Jennifer Berman OC/VO
All right. Other questions, everyone, anyone, up here? What is your name?

01:41:26 Darla OC
Darla.

01:41:27 Dr. Jennifer Berman VO
Darla.

01:41:27 Darla OC
I would like to know at what age would a girl consider getting a breast reduction or a breast augmentation?

01:41:33 Dr. Laura Berman VO/OC
That's a really good question. You know, I think it's, girls today, you know, are wanting to make changes on their bodies through surgery much earlier than ever before and are feeling pressured to change their appearance and to diet. I think it's really important to not only give a child a chance to grow up and allow her breasts to grow into their final size, but also to really make sure that she's doing it for the right reason, because girls, especially, are under so much pressure. Statistics show that girls are dieting now by the time they enter high school. There's so much pressure on young girls, as well as women to look a certain way. And to put a child through surgery, allow her to, before her judgment is fully in place, would not be a wise decision. So, I tell people to at least wait until they are 18, of a legal age, to be able to make these decisions for themselves. And some parents…

01:42:24 Dr. Jennifer Berman OC
And have gone through puberty and developed completely.

01:42:25 Dr. Laura Berman OC
Right. And some, and some parents have even said, "You know, when you can pay for it yourself, that's the time to get it."

01:42:32 Dr. Jennifer Berman OC/VO
Start saving that allowance. Other questions. Anybody else? Right down here. What is your name?

01:42:40 Char OC
My name is Char. I've thought about the idea of breast augmentation, but I've wondered later on when I become a mother what the risks are associated with breastfeeding with the implants.

01:42:53 Dr. Jennifer Berman VO/OC
Yeah, I mean, that's a really good question. And all the data, and as the doctor stated, that with breast implants, whether they're beneath the skin, or beneath the muscle, you still can breastfeed. Though, the problem is, if you've had a breast reduction. That's when the likelihood of breast, the ability to breastfeed decreases. Any other questions? Up here?

01:43:17 Female with white hair OC/VO
Yeah, I have a question about breasts and sexuality. When my husband and I make love and he fondles my breasts, I don't have particularly any sensation at all up there. I mean, I don't mind it, but I don't, you know, he could skip it, and I wouldn't miss it.

01:43:36 Dr. Jennifer Berman OC/VO
It's not erotic for you to have your breasts touched.

01:43:37 Female with white hair OC
No, and I'm just wondering if there's some reason for that, or you know…

01:43:43 Dr. Jennifer Berman VO
Well, and has it been that way you whole life?

01:43:46 Female with white hair VO
Yeah, I'd say so.

01:43:47 Dr. Jennifer Berman OC/VO
Yeah. I mean, a lot of women don't find, a lot of women find it very erotic, but there are also women that don't find it erotic. Is there anyone else in the audience that does not like having their breasts touched or finding…

01:43:58 Female in audience VO
It's not that I don't like it, it's just not very erotic.

01:44:00 Dr. Jennifer Berman OC/VO
It's not very arousing. any others, up here too, and I'll say three. That you just, it's like, you know, why bother. But the medical reasons why that might be happening are hormonal, or if you've had a dramatic change in the size, due to weight gain or weight loss. Low estrogen and low testosterone levels can affect nipple sensation. I mean, there are things that you can do to enhance sensation in your nipples, in particular hormone therapies. So…

01:44:28 Dr. Laura Berman VO/OC
These have been great questions, and we've also been getting some terrific questions on our website. We actually want to answer one now. This one is from Nadine, and she's asking about our opinion on Bloussants, which she has heard about it.

01:44:42 Dr. Jennifer Berman VO
Is that a blouse <ph>?

01:44:43 Dr. Laura Berman OC/VO
No. She's heard about it. It's a natural herbal products that enhances breast size. Her husband doesn't mind. "My husband doesn't mind that I want to try it, but I want to know if you're aware of any side effects? Now, there's lots of herbal products out there that supposedly make your breasts grow larger. I mean, we don't necessarily buy this, or…

01:45:02 Dr. Jennifer Berman VO/OC
Not FDA approved, no placebo control clinical trials, I would proceed with caution. If you are going to do anything, realize that herbs can also be drugs. So, you need to be careful.

01:45:12 Dr. Laura Berman OC/VO
And there can be side effects. We don't, we're not familiar with this particular product. But people think just because it's herbal, there probably aren't side effects. Not only can there be side effects, but there can be other drug interactions, so it's really important to be, to be careful about that. But in terms of what we've been talking about today…

01:45:29 Dr. Jennifer Berman OC
I mean, I think there's, we've covered a lot of topics, making breasts bigger, making breasts smaller, self-esteem with our body, as it is.

01:45:37 Dr. Laura Berman VO/OC
I definitely think that plastic surgery should be an option, but I also feel like on some level, we've got to be really careful not to lose sight of reality. And if we are trying to attain these unrealistic ideals and putting our bodies through surgeries in order to attain them, may be, it behooves us to look inside a little bit more and stop the madness.

01:45:59 Dr. Jennifer Berman OC/VO
Right, well you can feel great about yourself, be at peace with yourself, be in a better place and still feel like your boobs are too small. So, thanks so much for joining us on Berman & Berman For Women Only.

01:46:10 Dr. Laura Berman OC
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01:46:21 Dr. Jennifer Berman OC
Thanks. Bye.

01:46:30 CREDITS BEGIN

executive producers Robb Weller Gary H. Grossman
executive producer Steve Lange
senior producer Monique Chenault
directed by Charlie Ryan
co-hosts Drs. Jennifer & Laura Berman
consultants Drs. Jennifer & Laura Berman
show producers <obscured> Angeline Chew Debra Carroll Lisa Wainwright
associate producers Ianthe Jones Lauren Y. Walker
field producers Pauline Canny Natalie Jason
audience producers Annette Grundy Shana Kemp
<obscured> Aaron Goldstein
associate director Kent Weishaus
technical director Chuck Abate
stage manager Ian Schlientz
production supervisor Michelle Bird
post production supervisor Shawn Sanbar
<obscured> Andrew Miller
production coordinators Stephanie Rose Chris Dixon
post production producers Dennis Herzig Carol Morton
post production ADs Gray H. Grossman Howard Lamden
editors Dave Cannon Ryan Ely Shari Hammerman
assistant editors Sam Jones Errin Vasquez
director of development Debbie Supnik
director of business affairs Heather Vincent
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weller/grossman archivist Shelia Garrison
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