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Gigantomastia: Living with my oversized breasts

Gigantomastia is a rare condition causing excessive breast growth, leading to chronic pain and stigma.

For many women, having larger breasts may be down to genetics. But for some, breast growth is extreme, painful and life-altering. The condition is called 'gigantomastia'. A condition that causes excessive breast tissue growth, leading to chronic pain, mobility challenges, and emotional distress.

Focus on Africa podcast host Nkechi Ogbonna speaks to 25-year-old South African content creator Michelle Sekwena, who has been sharing her journey with gigantomastia and her experience undergoing breast reduction surgery.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Fana Negash, Basma El Atti
Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi
Senior Producer: Carolyne Kiambo Jotham
Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla

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