Man Boobs
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Hi this is really embarassing for me to say…but im 14 I wieght 178 and I have man boobs but thier not really them but its werid because only on my left chest theres sumthing sticking out but on the right side theres not really anything the left side sticks out way to easily if you can tell me if this is natural or anything TELL ME AND E-MAIL ME
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May PT
This condition is quite normal, although your particular case might be a bit more than usual. Do a Google search on “Adolescent Gynecomastia”, and you will find lots of information about your condition. I hope this helps… Please let me know if your questions have been answered.Scott, MS, ATC
bob
The medical term for “man boobs” is gynecomastia, and it’s fairly common for teens to go through this during puberty, when your hormones are all out of whack anyway. Your weight could also be a factor depending on your general physical attributes, since some evidence suggests that fat tissue contributes to elevated levels of estrogen.I’d suggest if you really have concerns about it, that you see your doctor and have him monitor you. He’ll probably just want to observe you for 6 or more months because 99% of cases go away once the body settles down. If not, he might order blood work to check your hormone levels. I understand your concerns The lesson is that it’s not unusual but don’t “just live with it” hoping it will go away. It probably will go away, but if it doesn’t, don’t be afraid to get help because help is out there.