Son has "man boobs" anyone else?

[Anonymous]

Doctor said it happens. He's very slim but muscular with almost no body fat. When looking at him you can't really tell, but they seem to be growing and now one of them is about 2" when he squeezes it. The other side is smaller. Should I take him to a specialist? He's very early in puberty. 13.5, no voice change or acne, very little underarm hair.

[Anonymous]

How many times a week does he exercise?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How many times a week does he exercise?

He plays a travel sport so about 4-5.

[Anonymous]

There are some medications that are associated with this. Also some syndromes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are some medications that are associated with this. Also some syndromes.

he won't touch any meds. Do you know what syndromes? How would I get him tested for a syndrome?

[Anonymous]

Not PP but in our experience when trying to identify a potential syndrome we were referred to the genetics department at children’s. From there they would manage relevant referrals to specialists.

[Anonymous]

Common in puberty- that is why the doctor was not concerned. It will go away.

[Anonymous]

"Should I take him to a specialist?... he won't touch any meds. Do you know what syndromes? How would I get him tested for a syndrome?"

No, and you sound hysterical. The doctor says he's fine, he doesn't want to take meds (smart kid), you sound so pushy and like this bothers you more than him. STOP or YOU will give HIM a complex.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are some medications that are associated with this. Also some syndromes.

he won't touch any meds. Do you know what syndromes? How would I get him tested for a syndrome?

Man boob syndrome

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"Should I take him to a specialist?... he won't touch any meds. Do you know what syndromes? How would I get him tested for a syndrome?"

No, and you sound hysterical. The doctor says he's fine, he doesn't want to take meds (smart kid), you sound so pushy and like this bothers you more than him. STOP or YOU will give HIM a complex.

He brought it up to me. At his checkup a few months ago, they were much smaller and the doctor didn’t seem concerned but she also didn’t say they would go away and they have gotten bigger. I know men who have this and it affects them a lot. Some to the point of lipo.

[Anonymous]

This is a normal part of puberty for a lot of boys. Do not give him a complex.

[Anonymous]

Considered normal. Buy him some of the thicker cotton tees, stock up on some hoodies, and let it resolve on its own.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"Should I take him to a specialist?... he won't touch any meds. Do you know what syndromes? How would I get him tested for a syndrome?"

No, and you sound hysterical. The doctor says he's fine, he doesn't want to take meds (smart kid), you sound so pushy and like this bothers you more than him. STOP or YOU will give HIM a complex.

Dumb post. Seriously? A boy doesn't worry about man boobs? Get real.

OP, it's normal. I understand he doesn't like it. But, he's not the only one and it most likely will go away with further development in puberty.

IF for some reason it doesn't, when he's fully grown and an adult, he can look into other options.

[Anonymous]

My cousin had this. Gynocomastia. In his 20’s he got a boob reduction.

[Anonymous]

Keep an eye on it and maybe get him some tight fitting undershirts in the meantime. I know at one point Spanx actually made such undershirts for men but I'm sure there's something similar out there.