My son is 13 year old. He has female type breast. What should I do?
If you set aside the circumstances, these appear to be lovely developing young female breasts, probably already close to or a full B cup, well on their way to a full-busted C or D cup or even more, and with puffy, expanding feminine nipples, showing tendencies to become that wonderful elongated type later on. I mean at 13, there is a lot more development still to come. With the growth that should occur over the next several teen years, the current somewhat conical shape should be expected to round out and become full and heavy.Because your son is fortunate enough to have breasts that are, at a minimum, semi-self-supporting, there probably is not much bounce going on, but I would bet a lot of cute jiggling. Also, most likely a lot of high beaming, with nipples tenting out and, especially in the cooler weather, poking through tops. They and not wide-set, as you typically see on males. In short, these are breasts most every 13-year-old girl would love to have.I think your son needs to start wearing a bra. A cami with a shelf might be a good alternative for around the house. Setting aside gender, any person developing such full, feminine breasts would have already been wearing a bra for some time, both for comfort and appearance. I am sure his growing nipples and breast tissue are sensitive, and a soft supportive bra should make him much more comfortable.Also, I am sure the movement on his chest and the pointy, tenting of his tops draws attention and makes him self-conscious. A bra would hold everything in place and give a nice attractive rounded look to his chest. Because he is lucky enough to have firm self-supporting breasts, lift is not an issue, but wearing a bra should help with the sagging we all face as we age.I predict that once he starts wearing a bra he will feel way more comfortable and confident and far less shy.
Should a 14 year old use tampons?
So many women are so misinformed.. using a tampon does nothing to your "vaginal seal"/virginity/or hymen!! Go ahead and ask the gyno and she will say the same thing. I started using tampons at 13, because like you, I think pads are just disgusting. I am 16 now and won't use a pad unless I HAVE to. I sometimes switch from a tampon to a pad when I have really bad cramps. Tampons to me are comfier, because I like to wear thongs (also for comfort) and can't with a pad (technically can but its uncomfortable and weird) and I can just move better with a tampon. Its cleaner, just make sure you change it when needed, which varies on the absorbency and flow of your period. They say don't leave it in for more then 8 hours, try to change it every 4-6 though. Also, you can swim with a tampon. Also, a gyno really isn't that bad. Its a part of being a woman, and you'll have to get used to it. Just make sure you have a girl gyno if that makes you feel more comfortable, and ask your mother to leave the room if thats what you prefer. I have had multiple check ups with a gyno. They will usually just use a little thing, the open your vagina. It doesn't hurt. She will feel around the outside of your vagina using her hands and then use her fingers to feel the inside of your vagina. She might use a big Q-tip to swab it if she sees any odd discharge or a weird smell to check for infection.
Do I have gynecomastia or is it just chest fat? I'm 18 years old, 6′1″, and 81kg.
Here's one way to tell if you have gyno or if it's just chest fat and how to fix it.One of the best ways to tell if you have gyno is by touching and pressing on your nipples to see if they are tender and a bit sore.If you press on your nipples and it's sore or tender you probably have gyno. Gyno is fatty tissue that grows behind the nipple and can only be removed through surgery however, if you want to try and improve your chest area yourself here are a few tips you can try:Diet is going to be key. Eat clean Whole Foods. Limit the amount of processed foods. These foods are full of dangerous chemicals and some have higher estrogen content. BPA is another concern for most bottles and cans. Here are 9 poisons that are lurking in our food supply=>9 Food Poisons to AVOID and NEVER Eat For Fat LossGet into a slight caloric deficit of about 250–300. Take your body weight (in pounds) x 14 then take that number and subtract 250–300. This will be the amount of calories you're allowed to lose fat.Exercise. I would focus on building your chest. You could simply do at home workouts to dramatically change the way you look. Here is one 8 minute workout that will drop the pounds FAST. Several studies showed that body weight circuits produced 9 times more fat loss than traditional steady state cardio.If these tips don't work get checked out by your local physician.The main point here is diet and exercise. You can at least try this first and if all else fails see your doctor
14 year old check up?
I know this is very uncomfortable and in a way, a feeling of "invasion of privacy" can come over you. But, the doctor seemed so far to be professional by having a female nurse in there and routine checking with no in proper touching or discussion. If he was touching your breast, more so pressing, firm pressure, circle motion, he is looking for any lumps, bruises or abnormal color that can indicate for more testing. When I was in middle school, I found out my old babysitter got breast cancer at age 16. Her mom is also a breast cancer survivor. So it runs in the family. Girls as young as you can get cancer. It is a good idea to always check yourself and be more health cautious. What he seem to do was give a full physical exam. Was this scheduled? (you knew prior?). Did your parents know or consented to this? Was they present? Are you sexually active or getting prescribe birth control? (which is a good reason he is exam you, especially if sexually active incase of std's etc). I didn't really have that at age 14, but my doctor who I was going to forever would "pressure" feel on my lower abdominal/pelvic. 1) I broke my pelvic years prior and always had issue with it since 2) I have a high risk cancer family, so he was always making sure I am up to good health as cancer comes young in my family. So, sometimes doctors have the best interest. They don't need to be exactly a registered gyno to make sure you are over all healthy and developing okay. Next time, ask the doctor. How come this is routine? What are you looking for? What is abnormalities of the skin or structure? Don't be afraid to ask. After all, it is your body and it is your mind that needs to be put at ease. If you do not feel comfortable, do say so. You have the right to say "I don't feel comfortable doing this. I need explained what this is all about and how come I need this". You still have the right to say "No. I would allow this but I don't allow to do that". You might feel comfortable with a female doctor next time doing that. You can get a referrel or schedule these exams with a female doctor. Especially if you are sexually active.
13 year old girl physical exam?
A physical is no big deal and nothing to worry about. You shouldn't be nervous until your first ob-gyn appt. And that isn't so bad either. 1) No, not unless you have some type of urinary tract issue or infection that needs to be addressed. 2) No. They may ask you to remove your shoes and jacket to be weighed. 3) If for some reason you need to undress they will give you a gown. 4) No. That happens at your first gyno appt which will be when you turn 18 or become sexually active. Whichever happens first. 5) "Mom, I appreciate you being here but I would feel more comfortable if you wait outside." 6) No. That also occurs at your first gyno appt, it's called a breast examination. *Basically, all they do is take your weight and height. They do an eye test. They may take a urine sample where you pee in a cup in the bathroom and prick your finger to take blood. They take your blood pressure, listen to your heart, etc. Once they made me jog in place and hop on one foot.
Is there any reason to take a 7 year old girl to a doctor for a gynocological-type exam?
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How long will my gynecomastia last? I have had it for 3 years now, since I was 11 and I am now 14. It’s really annoying and I just want it to stop. What can I do about it?
As you age all sorts of things will be annoying. And at the end of that you die. Hopefully you enjoy yourself along the way. Let’s consider gynecomastia in a general sense. First, having gynecomastia doesn’t affect the probability of breast cancer, about 1% of that of women. At autopsy time 50% to 70% od men have mammary gland growth (gynecomastia) combined with muscle and fat, a lot of fat in some. Another 10% to 20% have breasts that have non-grown mammary glands (what everybody starts with), muscle and fat, sometimes a lot of fat. Sizes range from puffy nipples to DD or so, and occasionally much larger but usually with side effects of treatment, like prostate cancer drugs that can counter testosterone and increase estrogen among other things.Of the 75,000,000 to 110,000,000 men in the USA who have gynecomastia 0.01% to 0.02% have breast reduction surgery. That is 1% of men in a lifetime with gynecomastia who ever have reduction surgery.At 14 you may have some years of puberty left before the breast growth shrinks down again, if it is going to. Now there is also the possibility with starting breast growth at 11 is that you have familial gynecomastia.; it could be genetic. If you have older brothers with relatively larger breasts, and you have larger than average breasts and your sisters started breasts early and larger than their friends and your mother and maybe your father too.I had a friend killed by anesthesia before the surgery started. I had my father’s life severely damaged by a botched up “minor” non-essential surgery. I’ve known guys who regretted ever having breast reduction surgery and would rather have never had surgery.You might consider seeing a doctor and going to an endocrinologist to see if anything is going wrong. Also it is possible that a genetic test might show some variation like XXY instead of XY. In that there are some treatment possibilities. So find out what is going on for starters. Good luck.
I’m a 13 year old girl, so should I shave my pubes?
I started shaving at 15, to impress some POS ex boyfriend who I knew was sleeping with my best friend. Because I knew HE liked it.I have thick, curly, difficult hair. Once I started shaving, I had to continue doing so. Through out the years, I started to develop the WORST ingrown hairs. I mean, the worst! To this day, I still have to go to the ER once every few months to have the most painful ingrown hairs LANCED (cut out!) of my pubic region. Also, almost EVERY time I go to the ER, I end up with a super handsome male doctor, and I get to explain disgusting abscesses due to trying to keep a hair free vagina. I have seen male doctors, gyno’s, etc. But this is downright embarrassing!Throughout the years, most of the scars have healed, but I still have smaller ones you can still see. However, I still know they are there, and I hate it.About 5 ish years ago, I started waxing, and eventually purchased a (somewhat expensive) laser hair removal package that helped permanently reduce hair loss.My genital region is about 85% hair free, and I still have to shave occasionally and/or wax off the few hairs I do have.The point of my story is that I have experienced years of agonizing pain, missed many hours of work, spent countless hours in the ER, and spent/lost a TON of money to maintain a hair free pubic region. I’m now 30, and girl, I am EXHAUSTED with the amount of energy I have put into maintaining it. However, I do enjoy the results. My friends all know my hair horror stories and I hope to continue scaring them out of making the same mistakes I have.You’re 13. Enjoy your youth. Once you start shaving, you will have to maintain whatever outcome happens after it. You don’t know how fast your hair will grow back, or what texture it will grow back in. Wait until you’re of legal working age and can afford to have it waxed, or save to have laser hair removal. I would avoid shaving at all costs.
What age should you go to the gynecologist?
Most doctors give this general guideline - a young woman should begin regular visits to the gynecologist when she becomes sexually active, when/if she has a problem "down there," or when she reaches the age of 18. Whichever happens first. Before that, as long as everything is functioning normally, it really isn't necessary. Just regular visits to your pediatrician are sufficient. Your mother may think you're sexually active, or she may have some other reason for pushing this idea. She should talk to your regular pediatrician and see what he/she recommends. Ask her to follow that course of action, and agree to comply with whatever the pediatrician thinks, because they obviously know what they're talking about. As for your fears, well they are natural. Going to the gynecologist is never fun, no matter what age you are. It's a little embarrassing and it IS physically uncomfortable to get a pap smear, which is part of the regular gynecological exam. However, it's not the end of the world either. It's just part of growing up. And it is really important to keep up on those regular exams in order to maintain good reproductive health. A lot of women (myself included) share your distaste for going to a male gyno. When the time does come, ask your mother to make you an appointment with a female doctor. There are plenty of them out there, and if you specifically request one no one is going to just spring a male on you at the last minute. It doesn't work that way.
What happens in a normal gynecologist exam?
"After you talk, the doctor will examine your breast and show you how to do a monthly self-exam (to check for lumps). Next, you'll have to rest your feet in the stirrups (metal U-shapes) with your legs spread. This allows the doctor the right vantage point to see what needs to be seen. The physician sees dozens of vulvas a day and is completely unfazed by them. The speculum is a metal or plastic instrument that looks sort of like tongs and is designed to hold the walls of the vagina apart so the doctor can look inside. Having a speculum put in can be uncomfortable, especially if you are tense. Deep, even breaths will relax your muscles. The doctor will look into your vagina to make sure everything looks healthy and normal, checking for redness and inflammation of the vaginal walls (signs of infection); for cuts, tears, or cysts in the cervix; and for unusual discharge. Next comes the Pap smear. The doctor will insert a swab that looks like a large Q-tip into your vagina and rub it across your cervix to sample some cells. This sounds painful, but whatever discomfort you experience is minor and very momentary. The cell sample is analyzed to check for cancer or a pre-cancerous condition of the cervix. You can get an abnormal Pap result from a minor infection. Cervical cancer is very curable if it is caught in the early stages. That's why it's so important to make sure you have a Pap smear every year. Some doctors recommend having them every 6 months if you take birth control pills, have genital herpes, or have numerous sex partners. If you are sexually active, the doctor will also take a sample of cells to check for gonorrhea." Do read the whole description on this web site - there are drawings of stirrups and speculum too.