Patient's question:
I am 15 years old this year. A few days ago, when I came down, I noticed a sticky, white substance on the bed sheet, but I didn't feel comfortable telling my mom because I heard from my classmates that they had experienced nocturnal emissions. I felt a bit shy and didn't want to ask, so I decided to ask here: Do 15-year-old boys experience nocturnal emissions?Doctor's answer:
At the age of 15, boys are in the stage of puberty, and during this time, nocturnal emissions may reoccur. This is also a normal physiological phenomenon and there is no need to be overly concerned. However, if the symptoms reappear frequently, it may be due to excessive stress, poor rest, or exposure to many books, which could lead to the recurrence of the symptoms.