Question 1

is gynecomastia normal during puberty?

Accepted Answer

It happens: Should still look for other causes, e.g. Steroids used for bodybuilding , other pharmaceutical drugs and marijuana. Could also be a feature of obesity.  Interestingly, certain increasing prevalent environmental pollutants, for example, bpa's, can function like female hormone in the human body.

Question 2

for how long does gynecomastia last during puberty?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Roughly half of males go through transient nipple enlargement on one or both sides at the onset of puberty.Most resolve within 6m to a year, it is considered normal.A few will have persistent or dramatic gynecomastia.  It can erode someones self concept , surgery is helpful for those who don't clear up after a couple of years.

Question 3

does gynecomastia happen during puberty? does it go away after sometime? how much time does it take? what to do to make it go away ?

Accepted Answer

Most of the times---: Most of the gynaecomastia occurs during puberty - and, most of them go away by itself within three years --- if it does not go away, then surgery may be the answer.

Question 4

what to do to get rid of gynecomastia during puberty?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Roughly half of males go through transient nipple enlargement on one or both sides at the onset of puberty.Most resolve within 6m to a year, it is considered normal.I went through it. A few will have persistent or dramatic gynecomastia.  It can erode someones self concept , surgery is helpful for those who don't clear up after a year or so.

Question 5

im 18. penis and testes never grew during puberty. i have man boobs that grew. do those relate to each other and have to do with gynecomastia?

Accepted Answer

They could: A comprehensive review of your medical history, physical exam &amp; tests are likely required to sort this out. There are conditions where these features are present. To explain them &amp; consider an approach to treatment requires an in person evaluation rather than just speculation.

Question 6

is it normal for nipples to get smaller in length after pubertal gynecomastia subsides?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As you loose the excess tissue, the nipples and areolas will decrease in size.

Question 7

does gynecomastia in puberty eventually go away?

Accepted Answer

It may but: Not always. Unfortunately, teenagers are probably the least able of any age group to handle it psychologically.

Question 8

can gynecomastia medicine help if you are in puberty?

Accepted Answer

Generally not needed: While some cases of male breast enlargement are due to hormone imbalances, in the vast majority the cause is unknown. Pubertal gynecomastia usually resolves without treatment. Medications are not used or effective unless a specific cause is identified that can be treated medically.

Question 9

for how long does gynecomastia caused by puberty last?

Accepted Answer

Time for a visit: Pubertal gynecomastia will occur in 1/3 to 1/2 of males ; generally last about a year before fading.Intensity varies from small lump to generous boobs.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 10

help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes gynecomastia in puberty?

Accepted Answer

Gynecomastia: 1/2 of males experience gynecomastia during puberty involving hormonal stimulation of tissue. Males make some estrogen and the target tissue of breast development can respond to small amounts before a males testosterone begins to dominate.It generally subsides over 6 mo to a year.Overweight kids can have a false  gynecomastia. Persistence for more than 2 yrs may require surgery for cosmetic outcom.

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