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teenage gynecomastia problem?
Is this normal for me?
hi, I am a boy and I have turned 16 four months ago and I have gynecomastia. I heard that this condition is normal for teenagers and this condition will dissapear shortly. but I am already 16 and I believe that I already had gynecomastia for a period of time and my "manboobs" seem to be still there. Can any professionals tell me whether this is normal or not? I am starting to get a little worried because I am not sure how long I've had it and I'm already 16. I'm worried that it might stay with me permanently. thank you very much if you can help.
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- 10 years agoFavorite Answer
I'd talk to your doctor about it. I'm not a medical expert per-se but I have used steroids and I have gotten a slight case of it before.
One way that you can tell if you actually have it, is to drop body fat. Usually it's just a matter of losing weight.
But Pubertal Gynecomastia is pretty common, and if you do have it, it's a relatively simple surgical procedure to take care of. Only problem is, it's more of a cosmetic type of surgery so your insurance may not cover it. Some do, some don't.
I'd talk to your doctor about it, they'll probably give you a referral to a specialist and they'll be able to tell you if you have it or not and options to take care of it.
