Question 1

why do my nipples hurt?

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Needcontext: There are a myriad of reasons for any particular, single symptom. We need to know the timing, setting, associated symptoms, etc, before we can even begin to give an educated guess.

Question 2

why are my nipples soar?

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Depends: It could be that you don't have enough Progesterone to counteract your normal estrogen.

Question 3

why do men have nipples?

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No particular reason: Men and women are not that different after all, are they? The nipples may be decorative, but also have sensitive nerve endings.

Question 4

what makes nipples darker?

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Darker Nipples: / areola - hormonal change such as with pregnancy.

Question 5

why are my nipples hurting?

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Sse a doc: Before menopause there are 2 main reasons for sore nipples/breasts: post ovulation  and  pregnancy. If menopausal then fluctuating hormone syndrome (climacteric syndrome) can cause sore nipples. Lastly, sore nipples can be a warning sign for breast cancer. In a condition known as paget’s disease of the nipple, the nipple becomes irritated with redenning, pain and sometimes itching. See your doc.

Question 6

why do males have nipples ?

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The Why Questions...: There is often no answer to 'why' things are as they are when it comes to life.  The human fetus develops first and always as a female. It is during fetal development that testosterone kicks in and masculinizes male babies.  The chest wall will have been developing and then when it masculinizes there is no further real 'breast' growth or potential for female breasts.

Question 7

what make your nipples hurt?

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Avoid pinching them: Very often it is self inflicted, if you do not do that, just use heating pads for a week in it did not help see your doctor.

Question 8

why do my nipples turn white?

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I do not know: Do get that evaluated as maybe you have a skin condition that can be treated.  Good luck.

Question 9

why do my nipples bludge out?

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Normal development: It is a normal stage of breast development.  It gets better as you continue to mature.  Your nipples will flatten out over a few more years.

Question 10

can you make nipples smaller?

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I'm not sure why: ...a woman would want to do this, but it's possible.  It would be considered a cosmetic surgery which is unlikely to be covered by insurance.  Also, any kind of procedure involving surgical injury to the nipple could interfere with breast-feeding should that ever be a desire for you.  You might want to resubmit this ? and get an option from other HealthTap docs.

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