Over time they may diminish, but will not disappear completely. Stretch marks form during pregnancy, usually during the last trimester, and usually on the belly, but also commonly occurring on the breasts, thighs, hips, lower back and buttocks, are known as striae gravidarum. Stretch marks are caused by tearing of the dermis. This is often from the rapid stretching of the skin associated with rapid growth or rapid weight changes. Stretch marks may also be influenced by hormonal changes associated with puberty, pregnancy, bodybuilding, or hormone replacement therapy.
Amherst is an undergraduate-only campus, with a population of right around 1,800 students. Amherst belongs to the Five Colleges Consortium (including Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst).
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is public, 4 year or high located in Amherst, Massachusetts. Next tables summarize the 2016-2017 tuition costs and estimated next academic year costs. For academic year 2016-2017, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $14,971 for in-state and $32,204 for out-of-state students.