For men who think they can stand up to face any woman, meeting Yao Defen might have them giving this idea a second thought.
Standing at 7 ft 8 (2.33 m) tall, Chinese-born Defen is the tallest
living woman, as recognized by Guinness World Records. Born on July 15,
1972 and weighing 200 kilograms (440 lb), the size of her feet is 26
(UK) / 78 (EU).
Her gigantism is said to be due to a tumor in her pituitary gland.
She was six feet nine inches tall by the age of fifteen years. Due to
her condition, Defen has undergone series of surgeries. Yao currently
suffers from hypertension, heart disease, poor nutrition, and
osteoporosis.
Acromegaly often results from a tumor within the pituitary gland that
causes excess growth hormone secretion. As a result, the body’s
features become enlarged. It can also delay the onset of puberty as is
the case with Yao. She has no secondary sexual characteristics.
Potential complication lacking surgery includes blindness and eventually
premature death. She lives near her mother (who is only four feet,
eight inches tall) in a small village in rural China.
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