Patient's question:
Problem Description:Doctor's answer:
1, The breasts of boys do not change. This is one of the most common misconceptions among boys. In fact, during puberty, boys' breasts can also change in size, such as the areola becoming wider, darker in color, and the nipple slightly larger.2, The development of boys' breasts is "transgenderism." This is a greater misconception. During puberty, the estrogen secretion of some boys may temporarily be relatively higher than testosterone, combined with the high sensitivity of breast tissue to estrogen, which causes breast enlargement. This is a normal phenomenon, not "transgenderism."
3, Enlarged and painful breasts in boys are "pathological." This is another misconception. After entering puberty, boys' bodies undergo comprehensive development, their voices become deeper, and testosterone secretion increases. Therefore, boys' breasts may experience slight swelling and pain due to hormonal stimulation. Breast enlargement in boys is mostly manifested under the nipple or areola, ranging from small as cherries to large as half a walnut, with a sense of fullness and pain. This is a normal physiological phenomenon, commonly occurring between the ages of 13 and 16, and generally lasts for about a year. It usually does not require any treatment and will naturally subside as the endocrine function gradually improves.