Conditions
Gynaecomastia
Ask any teenage boy if he’d like a pair of breasts for the day and the response will probably be a resounding “yes!” This will usually be followed by an enthusiastic and all too detailed account of how the day would pan out with his new bosoms. But for teenage boys whose physical appearance really is defined by this curvy feminine feature, the embarrassment far outweighs the novelty. Gynaecomastia (more commonly known as ‘man boobs’) is a common condition where tender breast tissue grows under the nipples. It is usually caused by an imbalance of hormones during puberty and usually disappears without treatment within a couple of years. ‘False gynecomastia’ is when men and boys develop breasts as a result of too much fat on their chest, which is usually helped by losing weight, through a combination of healthy eating and regular exercise.
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hi my son is 13 and he has man boobs. hes got no selfesteem. his wiegh is a little over we r doing keepfit together will this help. i what to take to the docs but do not what him to feel bad about it please help me
hi im gareth im 14 but i have like man bboobs the doctors said that isnt normal but i just want rid can u help me please i have no self esteem for my self and its ruinig my life please help
hi im normal weight but have man boobs. i have been to the doctors about it and they say its just fat tissue and and if i were going to go forward with surgery then they would only need to make an insision (cut) around my nippe. i just wanted know if the scarring would be very visible if so would Areola Repigmentation cover the scar.
i am 16 and have had man boobs since i was smaller. i am unsure whether there are due to hormonal imbalance or because of too much weight. due to feeling uncomfortable with them and having low self esteem, i lost quite a lot of weight, but still am unsure if they have gone done or not. could you please help me understand more about them, as i feel very down sometimes and consider surgery as an option. they're not as big as they used to be which is reasuring. are there any tips on how to reduce them further?thanks.
i got man boobs and what shall i do about it i am 24 years old.
hi i'm seventeen and i've had "man boobs" for years now, i'm a relatively good looking guy but its ruining my confidence, i'm an avid swimmer and surfer, but hate takin gmy top off and it hurts lying on my board. i've seen my gp, been referred, put on tamoxifen for 3months then told there is nothing more they can do. its ruining my life and i'm so embaressed. can someone help me please!
Hello. My name is Liam and i have terrible man boobs. I have had them since i was 5 and it makes me upset. What can i do to get rid of them?
Hi I have the same problem and my breast/chest are so sentsitive that nothing can touch my men boobs. during the sex I reach climax if my wife touches them. sometime they stick out and sometimes very hard......there are lumps but very small which I think nothing serious but I need your advice....
how do i lose my man boobs i loves sports but my man boobs are ruining life hw can lose them with surgery
hi im 15 and have had man boobs since i was 10, it has stopped me from swimming, outdoor and indoor activities and has put me off PE. last year i viseted a new GP as ive been told i was too young for surgery but this new man said i was alowed. i then went to see a surgen and he examined me and decided to take some of the fat our around the gland behind my nipple. this is a process called liposuction. i got put under a GA and i woke up 1 hour later and was ready to go home within 30 mins. I am now 1 week past the opperation and my boobs have shrunk alot and i have to visit the surgen in 3 months. i can then decide wether i want more fat taken out or the nipples flattened if that hasnt happened before the 3 months are up. This was all free and on the NHS. my advice is dont be shy to show your GP because they can make a difference!
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