Thursday, June 2, 2011

Hormone Imbalance Can Cause Gynecomastia In Teens

Estrogens (female hormones) and androgens (male hormones) are the two primary classifications of hormones found in both males and females in differing amounts.
Puberty is the physical and sexual maturation involving growth spurts and the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics such as hair and genital development. The onset of puberty generally occurs in boys between the ages of 10-13. If a teen's breasts are noticeable and the teen is not heavy, suspect that a hormone imbalance is present.
Gynecomastia, Male Breast or Man Boobs
There is hormone imbalance when the body produces more of the female hormone estrogen and less of the male hormone testosterone. However, obese male children may have large breasts due to excess fat

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