Rest assured boob growth with age is normal. According to Victoria Karlinsky-Bellini, MD, FACS, a New York-based cosmetic surgeon, it is often the result of fluctuating hormones as you go through perimenopause and menopause. “For many women, the drop in hormones can trigger weight gain,” she explains.

Why do women's breast get bigger with age?

As females get older, their bodies start to produce less of the reproductive hormone estrogen than before. Estrogen stimulates the growth of breast tissue, while low levels of this hormone cause the mammary glands to shrink.

Do women's breasts get bigger after menopause?

Conclusion: About one in five women experienced an increase in breast size after menopause. The most important factor associated with such an increase was found to be weight gain.