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My son recently turned 14, for several months now i've noticed his nipples getting large. they are so large now that i'm concerned. what should i do?

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See your doctor: Your doctor will be able to examine your sone and determine if it is a normal, temporary adolescent condition such as gynecomastia or something else.

Answered 9/27/2013

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May be normal: Boys have a phase of gynecomastia as part of their normal puberty but, to be sure, you should have him examined by his pediatrician who is the expert.

Answered 4/12/2015

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Gynecomastia: More than 2/3 of gynecomastia in adolescents regress within 2 years. Gynecomastia can be exaggerated in obese teenager. Rarely requires surgical correction.

Answered 9/30/2013

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Male breast tissue: About 1/2 males will undergo a transient nipple/breast enlargement at he onset of puberty.Carrying extra weigh aggravates the issue as part of the enlargement is fat.Most will resolve slowly as other hormonal changes kick in over about a year. If the process is unchanged after 2-3 yrs ;you've made an effort to lose any extra weight, it is time to discuss it with a surgeon. No meds will fix it

Answered 7/11/2016

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