Women's Health Conditions
Ptosis of breast
Mild
ICD-10: N64 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: स्तनों का ढीलापन · தமிழ்: மார்பகம் தொங்குதல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸ್ತನಗಳು ತೊಗಲುವುದು · తెలుగు: రొమ్ములు వాలడం · বাংলা: স্তন ঝুলে যাওয়া · मराठी: स्तन लोंबणे · ગુજરાતી: સ્તન લટકવા
About this condition
Breast ptosis or sagging occurs when breasts lose their firmness and elasticity, causing them to droop downward with nipples pointing below the breast fold. This is a natural process commonly caused by aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, significant weight changes, or genetics. While ptosis itself is not medically harmful, it may cause physical discomfort or cosmetic concerns that can be addressed through supportive garments or, in some cases, cosmetic surgery.
Common symptoms
sagging breasts
drooping breasts
loss of breast firmness
downward pointing nipples
breast descent
When to see a doctor: if causing discomfort or concern
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | स्तनों का ढीलापन · लटके हुए स्तन · स्तनों का नीचे गिरना · स्तनों का ढलना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மார்பகம் தொங்குதல் · தளர்ந்த மார்பகங்கள் · மார்பகம் கீழே இறங்குதல் · தொய்வான மார்பகங்கள் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಸ್ತನಗಳು ತೊಗಲುವುದು · ಸಡಿಲವಾದ ಸ್ತನಗಳು · ಸ್ತನಗಳು ಕೆಳಗಿಳಿಯುವುದು · ನಿಸ್ತೇಜ ಸ್ತನಗಳು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | రొమ్ములు వాలడం · వదులుగా ఉన్న రొమ్ములు · రొమ్ములు క్రిందికి వచ్చడం · కుంగిపోయిన రొమ్ములు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | স্তন ঝুলে যাওয়া · ঢিলা স্তন · স্তন নিচে নামা · শিথিল স্তন |
| Marathi (मराठी) | स्तन लोंबणे · सैल स्तन · स्तन खाली येणे · ढिले स्तन |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સ્તન લટકવા · ઢીલા સ્તન · સ્તન નીચે આવવા · શિથિલ સ્તન |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Ptosis of breast?
sagging breasts, drooping breasts, loss of breast firmness, downward pointing nipples, breast descent.
When should I see a doctor?
if causing discomfort or concern
Is Ptosis of breast common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Ptosis of breast?
Severity is classified as Mild. if causing discomfort or concern.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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