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A 18-year-old male asked:
Does obesity have any bearing on how effective testosterone therapy is for delayed puberty especially pertaining to penis and facial hair growth?
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Dr. Ihab Ibrahimanswered
Pain Management 31 years experience
Being skinner : Is better. It will help facilitate health. Losing 10% of weight will go a long way to helping make things better faster.
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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Yes: Adipose tissue contains aromatase which converts testosterone to estrogen. It does effect your hormonal enviroment.
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I just turned 20 and still look like Im 15, I grow a bit of facial hair and its mainly more on the neck. My penis size is 4.5 inches, voice hasnt Change and I feel like I havent been growing for the past 5 years. Am I going thru delayed puberty?
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Pediatrics 55 years experience
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Im 18. Doctor said Im done with puberty. No growth in penis+scrotum. Always tired and have man boobs. Can this mean somethings wrong with my testosterone levels? If so what treatments can I get and will my penis grow?
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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
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You need to ask for a referral to an Endocrinologist for proper evaluation which will lead to proper treatment.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
In my late puberty i was treated with testosterone to help me grow, could this be related to my excessive body hair growth?
Dr. Kevin Olsonanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Side effects: Yes, testosterone can cause excessive hair growth. I would advise you to see your pcp for additional recommendations regarding this issue. Take care.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Can i as an 18 y/o male have low testosterone? My voice is pretty high but I have normal body hair growth and muscle development. Penis is small.
Dr. Michael Depietroanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 37 years experience
Yes: One can have low testosterone, but high voice , and "small penis" do not necessarily mean this, and it is common for teenagers to be concerned about s... Read More
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