Breast development in boys: pubertal gynecomastia
Estradiol is produced from testosterone in male puberty as well as female, and male breasts often respond to the rising estradiol levels. This is termed gynecomastia. In most boys, the breast development is minimal, similar to what would be termed a "breast bud" in a girl, but in many boys, breast growth is substantial. It usually occurs after puberty is underway, may increase for a year or two, and usually diminishes by the end of puberty. It is increased by extra adipose tissue if the boy is overweight.
Although this is a normal part of male puberty for perhaps half of boys, breast development is usually as unwelcome as upper lip hair in girls, and can be removed surgically if the boy's distress is substantial.
2006-07-29 16:13:05
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answered by Anonymous
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well it is abnormal , this condition is called Gynecomastia. there are few reasons behind it 1. during puberty some boys have gynecomastia but after some years it resolves self.
2. if some one is having liver problems like Cirrhosis or Ca of liver then gynecomastia is one of the sign.
3. Lack of testosterone's in males can give rise to gynecomastia.
4. some times it is fake because of Obesity it may be just the fat around the chest region.
there is medical and surgical treatment of this condition so don't worry.
2006-07-29 23:13:24
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answered by Dr Asit 1
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Men will not grow boobs. When men are fatty, and don't do any exercise, fat accumulates in chest muscles and look like boobs. Do good exercise, and eat non fatty foods. Your chest will become manly.
2006-07-29 23:11:22
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answered by brilliant 3
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1. Loose weight.
2. See a doctor (may be a hormonal imbalance).
2006-07-29 23:07:34
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answered by Obama, 47 y/o political virgin 5
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