Hi, Is it normal to have man boobs (not big) at 15 years old? I've seen some my age have and some don't.

Question

I've seen other people my age, that do have man boobs and some don't, will these eventually go down? My doctor says it's there for room to grow (during puberty) it wasn't there when I was younger. (I'm tall but not overweight)

Answer 1

I agree with your doctor, you're only 15 now, your hormones are all over the place, and your chest will need the extra space once your upper body muscle starts growing in....but...

If you have to ask this one again at 18 or 19, I'd go to a doctor, have my blood tested for hormones. Really. Hypo-gonadism is no joke, and neither is hypo-pituitary syndrome. You did say you were tall though, so if it continues to be an issue in 3-4 YEARS from now, check to make sure your body is producing enough testosterone.

You may, if you can afford it, also wish to have a combined blood/sperm test for chromosomes....a small number of guys are born with Klinefelter's syndrome, which basically means they get an extra X sexual chromosome, being an XXY male instead of the normal XY. But that is really rather rare.

And like I said, you are too young to sweat it now....give it a few years, if you find yourself having chest/breast issues as you get closer to 20, that is when you need to look into it.

Answer 2

Anything about your body which isn't caused by a disease is "normal". As you get older -- truthfully, for boys, I'm talking a lot older -- you'll stop comparing your individual body parts to other people's and start seeing yourself as a whole person. In other words, worry about important things if you feel you have to worry about something. Worry about your grades, about how your grandmother is doing since the operation, about something you can actually have an effect on. And maybe, just maybe, you'll stop obsessing about something that no one else even notices or thinks about. ecause, bottom line -- everyone else is worrying about why they're too short or why they have pimples or why their hair is so straight or so curly. Just be happy that you have all your faculties and get on with your life.

Answer 3

Your testosterone levels could also be a little low..causing small breat development..but as the Doc said, you grow inot your skin in time..just continue to exercise/play sport and you will be ok. Perhaps wear a tight singlet under t-shirts and shirts or something to hide them until you grow into your skin. :)

Answer 4

yes. in one of my prenursing classes we covered that. a lot of guys get "man boobs" during puberty. its a hormonal thing!