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16 year son has gynecomastia for 2.5 years & it is only on 1 side & he says when he masturbates it seems like it gets harder & bigger, is this true?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

No , not related: Gynecomastia is a benign disease , if psychologically bothering him , get it operated.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/29/2020

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Dr. Wayne Wolf answered

Gynecomastia: Gynecomastia is enlargement of the breast tissue in a male. During sexual stimulation this breast tissue becomes engorged and sensitive in males as it does in females.

Dr Cano and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/2/2015

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A member asked:

16 year son has gynecomastia for 2.5 years & it is only on 1 side & he says when he masturbates it seems like it gets harder & bigger, is this true?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Dr. Wayne Wolf answered

Dr Cano and another doctor agreed

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