Conditions
Inverted Nipples
We’re all proud owners of a pair of nipples, which vary in size and shape from person to person. Some people have nipples that are prominent enough to hang your coat on, while others have what medical professionals call “shy” nipples, which can be pulled inwards, but at other times protrude, in cold temperatures such as cold water, or as a result of massage or stimulation. However, true inverted nipples are usually present from birth and refuse to make an appearance, no matter how icy the weather or enthusiastic the massage. Men and women who have always been this way might feel self-conscious about their nipples (and women might be concerned about breastfeeding), but it isn’t usually anything to worry about. However, if you have a nipple that suddenly becomes inverted it’s important to get it checked out by your GP immediately, as it could be a sign of an underlying cancer.
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hi im 15 and i noticed i have the same problem as all the girls on here. i have inverted nipples. and its really embarresing.. and i have a boyfriend for almost a year now. hes touched my boobs before and saw them but i dont think he saw them close enough to see that they were inverted. i really am sad about this, and i feel like im the only person in the world with this problem.): ugh i hate it.
hi, im 15 and im embarrased about my inverted nipples, they seem to come out when im cold, but when im feeling hot they just dont do anything! please give me some advice on this.
Hello, im 15, nearly 16 and im very self concious about my breats and nipples as they seem to be inverted and only become protrude when its cold. Also they get quite flacky and cracked. its really embarressing and slightly worrying as all my friends breats seems to be 'normal'.
Thanks :)
Hi, i have had inverted nipples all my life and they are so embarassing, I'm 15 right now and someone told me about the avant niplette…do you think that would work and are there any other ways other than surgery to correct my nipples?
thanks
Hi im 20 year old boi, im not to sure exactly what i have?? it could be possibly this, as i do like other guys have sed find it really embarassing, i certainly do.. my confidence gets knocked back for 6.. i never take my top off during the summer with my mates because i feel they mite say sumfing or other people looking at me… when i am cold or similair my nipples do erect(stick out) but when in hot climate they dont very flat… there just not normal. wots the best advice thanks…
hi im 15 ive realised that my nipples are inverted and they've been like that since i started developing breasts and they do become protrude when cold etc but they still look a bit inverted, like a crack, which sometimes has like white flakey bits inside and its really making me self-conscience and REALLY embarrassed. Is this normal? is there anything i can do to make them look normal?
im 15 (16 in a few months) and i have always been self-conscience about my body in particular my breasts and have realised that i have inverted nipples (however they do become protrude when its cold etc) but still i feel even more embarrassed :/ Is it something to be embarrassed about, is there something i can do to make them look normal?
hi i have inverted nipples i am 22 and i am really embarrest about them i dont like going swimming or any thing and reall embarrest to go and see a doctor i am 22 and really want to get them sorted is there any way on the nhs for surgery or anything would love to look normal
I'm 17 and I've realised I have inverted nipples. This is a real problem and I'm really really embarrassed by them, I was just wondering if there is anything I can do, surgery or anything? Or I've also heard that piercing them can help. Help ?:(
I developed my inverted nipple when I was 16. I got it checked out by the GP who referred me for a mamogram, but luckily everything was ok. However I am desperate to have it corrected as it knocks my confidence. Is this surgery available on the NHS? and how should I go about getting it done?
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