Question 1

i have man boobs from the age of 13. and they growed day by day. now i am of 18 years and have very large boobs . is boobs will go after a few months

Accepted Answer

Depends on the situa: Pubertal gynecomastia will occur in 1/3 to 1/2 of males ; generally last about a year before fading.Up to 3 years is noted occasionally before disappearing. Overweight kids can appear to have it from just fat accumulation.If present after 3 years, surgical removal of the glandular tissue ; liposuction of any associated fatty tissue will do the job.

Question 2

could 13 year old boys develop breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not likely at all: Although possible, breast cancer is rare in premenopausal women, and it is extremely, extremely rare in teenagers. In a teenage girl, a breast lump is more likely maturing breast tissue, or a benign mass. In addition, breast cancer is about 100 times less likely in men than women. If there is a concern, he should see his primary care physician.

Question 3

is it typical for a 13 year old to have "1" sided gynecomastia?

Accepted Answer

Seek Consultation: One-sided presentation of gynecomastia is not unusual but it will be best for the young man to be seen in person for evaluation. The use of certain medications, drugs, organ dysfunction (kidney or liver), hormonal imbalances etc. May also be causative. Gynecomastia, if persistent, is often best treated with  partial excision of the prominent glandular tissue  as well as liposuction surgery.

Question 4

i'm a 16 year old male and my chest is larger then average and i'm not sure what is causing it. it's like man boobs but i'm not overweight or anything?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the situa: Pubertal gynecomastia (man boobs) will occur in 1/3 to 1/2 of males ; generally last about a year before fading.Up to 3 years is noted occasionally before disappearing. If present after 3 years, surgical removal of the glandular tissue ; liposuction of any associated fatty tissue will do the job.

Question 5

if a 20 year old man has gynecomastia,will it get cured itself or will it require surgery and i have man boobs,when i press them i feel no pain but my bmi is around 22.9 so can it be gynecomastia or is it just due to fat?

Accepted Answer

: I would not attribute man boobs to fat if the BMI is as you say. When it is linked to pubertal changes it usually disappears within 2 yrs. There are emerging non-surgical treatments if it is persistent breast tissue. An exam by your doc or breast surgeon would be your next step in deciding your options.

Question 6

i am a 33 year old man and i have man boobs i dont know if this is cause of hormone issues like i feel my estrogen is higher then my testosterone also dont know if its gynecomastia i want to speak to a endocrinologist or someone who can help me?

Accepted Answer

Your doc: Get established with a primary care doc, if not established already. That should be your starting point. An exam and detailed history will be needed. Labs or furthers tests will be ordered as needed. Losing weight if overweight will help. Gradual physical exercise should be part of your daily routine.

Question 7

what to do if i'm 19 years old how can i know that i have man boobs or its just a fat..on my chest.?

Accepted Answer

Start by seeing your: Physician who can evaluated to determine if you just have a lot of fatty tissue overall or if this is gynecomastia.

Question 8

hi i have a really embarrassing problem i'd like to ask about, i'm 20 years old and i have man boobs... it's literally depressing me is there a cure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Actually your problem afflicts nearly 30% of males in one way or another. Liposuction in the hands of an experienced plastic surgeon will result in 90% plus cure. Witn no visible scarring. The other 10% may need excision surgery. Good luck from nyc.

Question 9

what to do if i'm 16 years old and i have man boobs and i have had them since i was little. how do i get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

May be a problem: Regular pubertal onset gynecomastia usually fades within the first year.Persistence after 3 years is likely to improve only with surgery. I would check with your pcp about local options &amp; seek out a consultation. Removal of residual breast tissue and any supportive fat cells is usually done by a plastic surgeon.

Question 10

i have this gynecomastia? or man boobs? for like 5 years? i forgot because i didn't cared at first, and im 17 years old now

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: Gynecomastia most commonly occurs during puberty and may completely resolve within a few years. If it persists as in your situation, corrective surgery may be indicated. Check with your physician for a referral to a plastic surgeon for consultation. The surgical procedure is very common with relatively minimal risks and downtime.

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I have man boobs from the age of 13. and they growed day by day. now i am of 18 years and have very large boobs . is boobs will go after a few months

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Could 13 year old boys develop breast cancer?

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Is it typical for a 13 year old to have "1" sided gynecomastia?

A member asked:

I'm a 16 year old male and my chest is larger then average and i'm not sure what is causing it. it's like man boobs but i'm not overweight or anything?

A member asked:

If a 20 year old man has gynecomastia,will it get cured itself or will it require surgery and i have man boobs,when i press them i feel no pain but my bmi is around 22.9 so can it be gynecomastia or is it just due to fat?

A member asked:

I am a 33 year old man and i have man boobs i dont know if this is cause of hormone issues like i feel my estrogen is higher then my testosterone also dont know if its gynecomastia i want to speak to a endocrinologist or someone who can help me?

A member asked:

What to do if i'm 19 years old how can i know that i have man boobs or its just a fat..on my chest.?

A member asked:

Hi i have a really embarrassing problem i'd like to ask about, i'm 20 years old and i have man boobs... it's literally depressing me is there a cure?

A member asked:

What to do if i'm 16 years old and i have man boobs and i have had them since i was little. how do i get rid of them?

A member asked:

I have this gynecomastia? or man boobs? for like 5 years? i forgot because i didn't cared at first, and im 17 years old now

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