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Sep. 07, 2010

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I just had my first period one week ago. I’m now off of it, but ever since I’ve been getting brown stuff on my underwear. What is it? Should I see a doctor?

I get erections five to seven times a day. Is this normal?

I’m 18 and ashamed to speak with anyone about myself. Ever since grade 6 I have always hidden my body with long sleeves and pants, even in the summer time. I refuse to do anything that will force me to reveal my body to anyone, such as swimming. I am 6'0 tall and 150 pounds. I describe my body as the body of a 12 year old, very slim and a small frame. The only thing I've noticed in development is a little bit of facial hair, pubic hair, deeper voice and of course height. Will my body ever develop physically and sexually?

After I sneeze, I’ll feel a really bad itch deep inside both of my ears. It takes a while before it stops itching. Should I be worried?

At what age does your head stop growing? Is it when you are a child, a teenager or adult?

Is it normal when your outer layer of your vaginal part is turning red and starts to shed? Or is it just a yeast infection?

I’m a 14-year-old male and I am very large for my age. I'm 6'6” and 271 lbs, but I am very muscular. I am scared that I will keep growing and be a "giant" because I have no body hair except for my pubic region. Also every time I want to find my BMI it says 32.1 but I don't look obese or feel it. Am I obese and will I stop growing?

I'm a 14-year-old girl and I have huge nipples. My family and friends say it is unusual. Is it?

I would like to know when your face stops growing? I have a long face and my chin sticks out. I am now 13 and look like I’m like16. I’m 5'7. Do you think my chin will get bigger? It really bothers me. It wasn’t always like this when I was younger.

My period comes twice a month every other month. When it comes, it's usually longer than 7 days, sometimes much longer. I started my period a year ago. Is this still normal? Should I go to the gynecologist?

I have a small brown like freckle on my nipple. I know its not a freckle because I haven’t had it there before. One day it just appeared. Is this normal?

Is circumcision rare or common? Does this affect your penis growth?

I have a pain in my chest every so often and it is becoming more frequent. It sometimes spreads to my arms and down into my stomach causing great discomfort and fear. What is this?

I heard that if you wash your hair everyday it can dry it out and make it dead and frizzy. Is this true?

What are scabies? I have tiny bumps around the bottom of my penis and it really is scaring me.

I've noticed that when I get my period, on the first day, it feels like I need to have a bowel movement, but when I go to the washroom nothing happens. I also never seem to get cramps. Is it normal that I don’t get cramps?

I’m nearly 13 and haven’t yet been able to ejaculate when I masturbate. Is this normal?

I’m 14 and have size 38D breasts. Since my breasts started developing I’ve noticed blue veins from the nipple and across my chest in a spider like pattern. Is this bad and is this permanent or will it fade when I get older?

I am 13 1/2-year-old male. I am 5’2" and I weigh 77 lbs. Is this healthy? Are there any healthy ways to bulk up?

I'm a 16-year-old female and have bad posture. Ever since I was little my mother told me to stop slouching and unfortunately, I never listened. My shoulders are very round and my stomach sticks out. When I stand and sit straight, I still look like I'm slouching. Is there anyway for me to reverse the effects of slouching and make my back look normal?

I'm a 13 years old female. Right before and after I have my period I always have a really strong craving for chocolate and ice cream. Is this normal?

I'm a 16-year-old girl. I weigh 130 lbs. and am 5'3. I play on two soccer teams, and just finished a season of basketball. I also run daily. I eat well and I still have fat. What's wrong, why am I not losing weight?

I've just turned 11, but I'm finding myself thinking sexual thoughts about males and females. I'm also fully aware of anything relating to sexual acts. Is this normal?

I know some foods can help produce testosterone or progesterone such as pumpkin seed. Are there any others? (I’m male)

Can stress during adolescence really stunt growth?

I’m 13 and my ball sack/skin is large and it hangs low but my penis is small. Is this normal?

I am a male and I pee blood directly after sex. This doesn’t happen any other time. What is this?

I'm a 13-year-old girl and I have my period. Is it normal to have discharge before my period that has a weird smell? I’m not experiencing any burning or itching.

I'm a 16 year old male, and fairly small for my age (short and very skinny). My Adam's Apple is very large and sticks out, which makes me look awkward. How can I make it smaller?

My period isn't red. I actually think there’s a green tint to it. I told my mom and she said it’s normal for the first time, but is has been almost a year since I started. Should I see a doctor?

I’m a 13-year-old uncircumcised male. My scrotum itches on the right and left side at the bottom. It doesn't itch as much as it did a few months ago but it still itches. Is something wrong?

I have a third "ball" in my scrotum. It’s about the size of a pea. Is this normal? What should I do about it?

I have a lump on the back of my neck. It has been there for a few years, but I just recently realized it could be cancerous. How do I know? It is dark pinkish in color, round and does not hurt usually. It is like a lump but does not stick out and barely rises above my skin.

I am a 16-year-old female. I have white dots on the tips of my nipples and they sometimes peel. Is this normal? What are they?

I’m 13 years old, circumcised and starting puberty. I recently found a small, cyst-like lump under the skin on the side of my penis. After a bath or shower, I can see that the bump is a translucent-white color. The lump can be squeezed but it is quite hard so it is painful when squeezed. There is also a ring around the base of the shaft, of small, yellowy colored bumps; they are more prominent when I am erect. In this small ring of yellow lumps, most are very soft but some are harder. I am truly worried about these lumps and bumps because they don’t feel normal and they make my penis look very odd. What are they?

I'm a 13-year-old female and have found small "pimples" around the inner lip of my vagina. When popped they produce a white discharge. Is this normal?

I am 13 and I’m pretty short for my age. I want to start doing push-ups but someone told me push-ups can stop my growth. Is this true?

I have veins on my penis. Is this normal?

Is it possible to break your penis?

I'm 15 and my breasts are very tender. I can't lay on my stomach at night because they hurt so much. Also my areola's are very large and kind of pointy. Is there something wrong or will my breasts eventually grow and even out?

Why do identical twins have different heights if they have the same DNA?

My doctor did an X-ray and told me my growth plates are closed. I'm 14 years old, a girl and 5'2. I really want to grow taller and my parents are of okay height. Is this still possible?

I'm a 14-year old female. I have pimples from wearing make-up. Should I stop wearing make-up?

I have these little bumps all over my scrotum and the base of my penis. They are the same color as the skin and pretty noticeable. I was wondering if this is normal?

I've been taking zinc for about three weeks to help clear up my skin. I take 25-50mg per day. Lately I've been having feeling nauseous and very hot inside. Am I taking too much zinc? I've also been taking a vitamin B supplement.

I’m 14 years old. I weigh 103 pounds. Everyone calls me names like stick and pole. I’m so skinny and do not grow. I eat all the food my stomach can handle and then it starts to hurt if I eat too much. How can I gain more weight?

I am a 15-year-old male and I have excessive leg hair. Is there anything I can do about it without having to shave it all off?

When I go out and cuddle with my girlfriend, I sometimes "leak" a few drops of semen. Even when I am not fully erect. I am sure it’s not an ejaculation, but it’s annoying because sometimes it leaks through my shorts and there is a spot. How am I supposed to stop it?

I'm a 15-year-old male and I have never had sex. I have small bumps around my penis and they sometimes get swollen like acne and have a white discharge when popped. Are these dangerous?

I’m not overweight but my stomach is huge. In the morning my stomach is flat but as I eat it grows until in the evening I look pregnant. I have tried to lose weight by eating healthy and I exercise, but my belly fat just won’t disappear. It makes me really depressed when I look in the mirror. Is there something wrong with me? I feel like a freak!

I am a 16-year-old male. For the past year I have been having many wet dreams. I have probably had at least 100 wet dreams in the last year. I live at boarding school and it is very embarrassing when this happens. I have heard there is a link between wet dreams and masturbation. I have never masturbated, and don't feel comfortable with doing it. Is there any other way to prevent this problem?

I'm a 14 year-old-girl and I have my period, but in between periods I get this whitish discharge that sometimes smells. It increases right before my period. What can I do about it and will it go away?

I am a 13-year-old girl and there are all these little bumps around my nipple and I was wondering if that is normal?

My discharge lately has been smelling like vinegar. Some days are stronger than others. I want to know if I should be worried and if something is wrong?

I am a 13-year-old female optional gymnast and I train in the gym about 27 hours a week. How would this training affect my growth? I am about 4 feet 9 inches tall and weigh about 74 lbs.

I am a 15-year-old male. I take a shower at least twice a day. Within hours I notice myself having a smell. It seems to come from my anal area. Often it feels sweaty in that area as if there is some type of overactive gland. I know other people smell it and I've smelt the same smell on another guy. Is this a stage? Also, I sometimes sweat a lot. Is there a possibility that the two problems are related? I want to ask a doctor but how do I tell mom what I'm going for?

I am 13 years old and am worried that I am not normal. All my friends are growing taller while I have stayed the same height for years. I still have not developed any facial, pubic, or underarm hair. Should I go to my doctor?

Can taking a warm or cool shower shrink my testicles? If I leave my testicles wet after taking a shower, will that stop hair from growing there? How long does it usually take for the hair around my testicles to grow during puberty?

I'm a 13-year-old girl. I'm 5'1" tall and weigh 125 pounds. I got my period when I was 11. My parents are 5'1" and 5'10"; my brother is 5'11" (age 16). I have a couple of questions. Do you think there is more growing time for me? What is a bone age test? Is my weight and my height normal for a 13-year-old girl?

I'm a 15-year-old boy. I'm 5'2 and weigh 90 lbs. My parents are both tall. I have very little pubic hair, and my voice hasn’t changed. When will I hit puberty and should I see a doctor?

I heard that drinking coffee or tea could stop you from growing any taller. Is this true?

I am a 16-year-old female and I have considered getting breast implants in a few years. The main reason for this is to get rid of stretch marks on my breasts. Would implants make the stretch marks less noticeable?

I'm 13 years old and I haven't gotten my period yet. I have been having a discharge for about six or seven months. Is that normal? I have read that you are only supposed to get if for three to six months before you get your period.

What are the pros and cons of sleeping on your back and on your stomach? Is it bad for your back to sleep on your back? If you sleep on your stomach, will it stunt the growth of your penis?

Where are your growth plates? How do you tell if they're still open? My mom's 5'10 and my dad's 5'8 and I'm pushing 5'6. I haven’t really had a growth spurt at all during puberty. I’m 17. My doctor says that females growth plates don’t completely close until they’re 21. I just want to know if there is still hope for me to grow anymore.

Is it possible to have two growth spurts if you are a male?

My penis has not grown yet, but I have hair under my arms and in the pubic area. Should I be worried? What is the normal age it starts to grow?

I'm a 16 year old male and I've got enlarged pectorals. I'm not fat, and they're caused by lumps. What causes these, and can I make them go away?

I have just got off my period and now I have this brown discharge. What is it? I'm 13, not pregnant, and I'm still a virgin.

Why does the foreskin retract on some men's penises? I've noticed in the locker room that a lot of my friends, who I know are not circumcised, look like they are circumcised. I am not circumcised and my foreskin never comes back on its own but I can pull it back if I need to wash it. Is there something wrong with my penis? Also, my penis is five inches long when erect is that small?

I am 15-year-old male. I’ve noticed that one of my legs, my left leg, is longer than my right. My right arm is longer than my left (I’m left-handed). When I lift weights (I lift regularly), I’ve noticed that my right arm develops more muscles than my left. Am I normal?

Does having big hands and big feet really mean that you have a bigger penis?

I am a 16-year-old boy and one of my breasts has a hard lump, like tissue, while the other breast does not. The nipple looks different, too. Is this normal?

Are there any drugs that I can take to control gynecomastisa? I heard that you can take some type of estrogen drug to help get rid of it.

Some kids make fun of me because I have acne and it really hurts my feelings. What can I do to make the kids stop making fun of me?

I'm 16 and my penis is still only two inches long, what is my problem?

I am a 13-year-old male with only one testicle. Is this normal in many males my age and did this happen because of masturbation?

How do you make ectopic sebaceous glands (small bumps on the penis) go away?

I get frequent nosebleeds. I used a nasal spray because my nose was stuffed and I think the nasal spray caused this problem. The bleeding starts every four to six hours. Will I lose a lot of blood from this? Is this normal?

I have this line that runs vertically under my belly button to my vagina. What is this? Is this normal?

Is it possible to find your metabolism rate?

I have been having a dull pain in my right ball for two days. It hasn't gotten any better or worse and there was no trauma to it. It almost feels like it’s bruised. In addition, I’ve been feeling around and there is what feels like a sack of tubes just above the ball. It hurts when I squeeze it too much, but when I do I feel a bunch of individual tubes within the big sack thing. I think those are what are causing the pain, but I’m not sure.

Whenever I masturbate, nothing comes out but a clear liquid. Is this normal?

I am a 14-year-old girl and I don’t shave my armpits or my legs. Everyone in my family wants me to shave, but I don’t want to. My mom is always on my case about it. What should I do?

I haven't gotten my period yet. I asked my friends who have gotten their periods what some of the signs are. They said your breasts start to be real sore even if you just tap them. Is this true?

I'm 15 about 6'0 190 lbs. Is it rare to have a lump(s) on your testes? Or is it just because I'm still growing?

I am 13 years old and have an outie bellybutton. Are there any exercises to help me get an innie? I’ve pushed it and there seems to be nothing behind it. I feel like a freak.

I tried your growth calculator and I think it is wrong because my cousin who is 15 is 6'2. His mom is 5'6 and his dad is 5'11. Your calculator doesn’t say he should be that tall?

I'm 17 years old and I have an embarrassing problem. My nipples always poke out even if I'm not cold. Can you tell me why they do this and how I can cover this up?

I am a 13-year-old boy and have not reached puberty. Is there something wrong with me? I am 5'6" and weigh 145 pounds. My father is 6'0" and my mother is 5'11" tall. Can my final adult height be estimated?

Are flat feet normal? Why do some people have an arch and others don’t?

I am 17 years old and have male gynecomastia. I've seen a lot of doctors and surgery has come up (hormone levels normal, don't smoke marijuana, never did steroids and I'm in good condition). The last doctor referred me to a surgeon, but says I have to wait another year to see if I'm still going to grow and if everything's going to balance out. I've had this for 6 years and I just want it to go away. What should I do?

I am an 18-year-old female and I have a boyish figure. I've noticed that many girls my age and younger have hips, but I don't. Are hips genetically predetermined? When do they start/stop growing? Is there anything that I can do to increase my hip size?

I don't have a curve in my penis. Is it normal to have a curve or not have a curve?

I turned 16 in July and I am 130 pounds. I am around 5'8 and was wondering how much I should weigh (I’m a male)?

Is it normal for guys not to be circumcised? Can you get circumcised when you are an adult if you want to? I heard that girls think that it's gross for a guy not to be circumcised?

I am 13. I got my period, but ever since then my breasts have stopped growing. Is that normal?

I am 18 years old and my breasts have been a B cup for three years. Now they are growing. I thought I was done. Why is this happening?

I’m a 13-year-old female and have noticed some black hairs in my nipples. I’m worried about when my breasts start to grow, the hair will grow too. Should I shave it off, or will it just grow back hairier? What should I do?

I am 15 and uncircumcised. We have to shower after every junior varsity baseball game. I am so embarrassed I am not like every one else. I have made excuses for 4 games not to shower. (I asked my parents and surgery is out of the question unless I pay for it.)

How much sperm does your body produce a day?

I’m going on holiday in two weeks. Every time I fly, I get a really bad earache. What can I do to stop this? Are there any sleeping pills I can take that will make me go to sleep before take off?

I’m 14. Is it healthier to wear briefs or boxers? Will wearing briefs cause your penis to grow slower or shrink?

I'm 11 and all my friends wear bras but they don't have any breasts. When I try to wear a bra it bugs me. Also I have one breast that is larger than the other and it feels like there is a lump under the big one. What is it?

My nipples do not poke out like my friends nipples. Is it normal for your breasts to be indented?

I'm 15 years old. About a week ago the doctor called my mother and said that I could possibly have polycystic ovarian disorder. She said that I would have to come back for more tests. Is this harmful? Is it affecting my growth or height? Because I'm kind of short for my age. I'm 5'. Is this treatable?

I am 17. A recent bone scan revealed that 99.6% of my growth had occurred. I am 5'5”. Is there any way my adult height could be 5'8? Is there anyway to stop my growth plates from closing?

I am 17-year-old female and I bruise very easily. I always have some collection of small bruises on my legs and arms. What could be causing this?

I’m a 16-year-old male. I have little tiny hairs growing all over my penis except on the head. What is this?

When I was 9 years old, I was wrestling with one of my friends he twisted my right nipple. It swelled up and is much bigger than my left. It seems a little better, but is still larger then normal. It is embarrassing and I don't like to go shirtless. My girlfriend is having a swimming party, is there anyway to fix it?

I’ve been having a sharp pain in my testicles for the last two days. What is it?

My father died a month ago and I had an erection the other day for no reason. I'm afraid something is wrong, but I'm afraid to talk to my mother about it. How can I feel more comfortable talking to my mother about these things?

Whenever I go outside, even if it's not sunny, I sneeze several times. It seems like I’m having a reaction to the light. How does this occur and what is it?

I read in one answer to a question that the right testicle hangs lower than the left. My left testicle hangs lower than the right. Is something wrong?

I am 14, all my friends have their periods. I feel abnormal because I haven't started mine, yet. Am I normal?

I am a 14 1/2 year old girl and my sister is 12 1/2. My sister just got her period and I still haven't gotten mine! Is that abnormal? Is there something wrong with me?

Which type of bra is best, regular or underwire?

I’m worried because I still haven’t gotten my first period, but everyone else I know has. I’m now 14. Am I normal? I feel abnormal.

I'm 11 years old and I'm 5'8" but my feet are huge, a size 12! Why are my feet so huge?

I'm 14 years old and have always thought my penis was normal. My penis is covered with skin from bottom to the top. I've seen guys who have cut the top skin on the penis so it stays like a little hat. Does it cause any problems with sexual function? Which is normal?

I am a 16-year-old African-American female. I have several noticeable veins on my buttocks. I’m embarrassed to wear my bathing suit. What can I do to get rid of them?

I am 13-years-old, and my nipples haven’t started growing yet. I have started my period almost 2 years ago. My nipples will “appear” when I’m cold. When will I get real nipples?

I am 14. I am not sexually active and I have never masturbated. I haven’t even had my period yet. A few days ago I got a hand mirror to look at my hymen and it was ripped about the size of two -three fingers wide. I have never had any injuries in that part of my body. I am physically active. I have been riding horses and jumping on horseback. Could this be the cause of my problem, if so why or why not?

Is it necessary to have the surgery to make your inner vagina lip smaller if you don’t experience any rubbing or discomfort?

My semen is a greenish-white color. My friends say their semen is white. Is something wrong with me?

Last year I weighed 120 pounds and had big breasts, now I’m 102 pounds and my breasts are smaller. Is there an exercise I can do to make them big again?

I’m a 14-year-old female. I was born with an extra nipple. Is this normal?

Is it normal to have a third nipple-like thing under my right breast?

I am 19 and recently noticed three lumps in my breasts. My ob/gyn recommended a mammogram and a fine needle biopsy. Would you recommend these tests? I also noticed a few lumps behind my ears 4-5 years ago, are they related?

I am a 13-year-old male and am developing very early. I have hair on my belly, chest, legs, pubic area, etc. I shave about twice a week and everyone is noticing these changes. Is this normal? Also, if you develop a lot of body and facial hair at a young age will you also go bald early?

I'm a 14-year-old girl and I’m embarrassed because I have an atoms apple. Is this normal or does it mean I’m a boy?

How old do you have to be to give blood?

I am 13 and I’ve had my period for 1.5 years. My doctor says I have stopped growing and thinks I may need to take growth hormones. Would growth hormones work and what type of negative affects could they have on me?

I'm 15 years old and my breasts are still growing, but one of them is bigger than another. Will this even out over a certain time period? Is this normal?

I recently read an article here about a guy who was concerned about his penis being too big. The answer stated that this was determined by the person’s genes. I understand that genes can sometimes cause a person to have a penis that is larger than "normal," but I am worried I may have some sort of growth abnormality similar to that of the Elephant Man. I am 19 and my penis is about 8 1/2 inches around and slightly over 9 inches long when erect. I think it has stopped growing because it has not changed in the last two years. I don't want anyone looking at it or talking about it because I feel like it might not be normal and I am deformed. Is something wrong with me?

I have semi-inverted nipples. Is there anything I can do to correct it?

What color is semen supposed to be? Mine is like clear but cloudy and a little white, but I hear my friends say it’s pure white.

I'm a 17-year-old male, and I'm concerned that I'm not as physically coordinated as most people. I think that even my speech may be affected by it. Are there any exercises I can do to improve my motor skills?

What is the pulse rate for a teen? And what does it mean if your pulse rate is high? Could a high pulse rate cause you to get light-headed and dizzy? Why?

Can boys get breast cancer?

When does your face stop growing? I'm 19 and it seems like my nose and my forehead grew within the past four months.

I am a 16-year-old African American Male. During the past six months, I’ve had problems keeping an erection. I can only become erect when I watch porn, but I have no sexual desire. Is there something I can do or should I go to the doctor?

I have been having this discharge for over four months but no signs of my period coming. What does this mean?

My friend said that she used to have an outie belly button, and when she got older, it became an innie. Can my outie eventually turn into an innie?

I am 9 years old. My parents haven’t talked to me about puberty. Should I talk to my parents about puberty?

About a month and a half ago I had surgery to remove a cyst from my left fallopian tube. Because of the damage caused by the cyst, my fallopian tube was also removed. Will my fertility be reduced because of this? My doctor says no, but what if during a certain month I ovulate from the left ovary?

Is it possible to get an erection while under general anesthesia?

I am a 17-year-old uncircumcised male who had a painfully tight foreskin. After years, my condition was diagnosed as Frenulum Breve and required only a brief office procedure (not circumcision) to fix. It is important that other uncircumcised men know about this. From an early age, uncircumcised boys need to retract their foreskin to make sure that the skin does not close up and tighten around the head of the penis.

I’m 16 and my left testicle is twice the size of my right testicle and it hangs lower. The last physical I had the doctor asked if it had always been that way and I told him it had. I am also overweight and have lost weight and am still doing so, healthily. Do I need to see a doctor?

I am 15, male, 6'0", 145 lbs. and started puberty at age 12. In the morning I am 6'-1/2" for about three hours then I go back to my regular height. What does this mean? I have also noticed that my butt is bigger and my hips are a little wider, does this mean I am turning into a woman?

What are the emotional, social and intellectual changes/developments that occur during adolescence?

I was told you’ll grow as tall as your arm span. I am 5’5” but my arm span is 5'10''. Does that mean I’ll be at least 5'10"? I’m a 14 year-old-boy.

Can you still have children if you only have one testicle?

I have been lifting weights for about two years and my chest is still dipped in like an upside down “v.” What am I doing wrong or what can I do to help this problem?

Which growth plates affect your height, meaning in which area of the body? If you damage a growth plate in your arm, does that mean that growth plates in your legs won't allow your legs to grow?

I blush a lot. Why is this?

I’m 16 years old, but my breasts are very small. My sister is 12, and she has bigger breasts than I do. But I’m diabetic and my sister's not. My mom said it takes a little time because I’m diabetic. Is that true?

I am a 13-year-old boy. I don't have wet dreams or anything. Am I developing normally?

I'm 19 now and fully grown (6'5 1/2''), that's tall even for Dutch standards. I recently visited the U.S. and was much taller than most Americans I met. Can you tell me why Americans so much shorter than the Dutch?

Are tall people more susceptible to certain health problems than people of average height? My brother and I (both obnoxiously tall) tend to complain about light-headedness a lot (especially when we're active in gym class).

I am 15 and going through puberty. I have little tiny bumps on my testicles. Is that normal?

I'm a 14-year-old girl and I have large nipples. Is this normal?

I’m 13 years old and have been going through puberty for sometime. Six months ago I went to the doctor because I had lumps on both of my breasts. The doctor said it was normal. Now, however, I have a discharge out of both breasts. Is this normal?

I'm 14 and I started my period five months ago. My breasts haven't grown that much. My mom isn’t worried. She started developing at the age of 15. I’m afraid that my sickle-cell anemia is going to delay my growth. I’m slim and tall. What can I do?

I'm a 15-year-old male and started puberty about two to three years ago. I'm six feet tall and my feet are huge (13.5) why are they so big?

How do you determine that growth stops after sexual maturity?

I am a 14-year-old boy with a large frame. During the past year I’ve grown about six inches. I have pain in my knees and it feels like the joint doesn't fit right. Is this related to a fast growth spurt?

I am a 15-year-old male and my nipples are very long and fat. They look puffy, big and abnormal. What's happening?

I'm 14 and I'm on the pill. My nipples are getting darker and larger. Is this because of the pills?

I'm 15 and I haven't developed like the other girls. I haven't had my period, yet. Is there something wrong with me?

I am a 16-year-old female and about four months ago I was on birth control to shrink a cyst. Now I'm off the birth control but am noticing some changes in my body. I am growing hair on my body a lot quicker. I even have a few long dark black hairs on my breasts and feet. Is this normal or do I have some kind of hormone imbalance?

Is it normal to have quite a bit of hair on my scrotum? Mine is about one and a half to a little under two inches

My left testicle has a soft lump on it, and is much larger than the other. It also sometimes burns when I urinate, and my urine is a pale yellow color. I am 12 and a virgin. What could be wrong?

My boyfriend’s father passed away from prostate cancer. A couple of days ago, I was touching his testicles and one felt smashed or misshaped. I don't know if there was an actual growth or if it was normal. Could this be testicular cancer?

I'm 13 years old and I think I have a small penis. When I get an erection it's six to seven inches long, is that normal for my age?

How can an X-ray show if I'm fully matured?

I have lots of blackheads on my nose. What can I do to get rid of them?

I'm a 14-year-old female and I just had my period about three months ago. I've been sweating alot lately, however. I take a shower every morning and I put on deodorant. I have huge pit stains and have to wear a sweatshirt most of the day. Is this "excessive" sweating part of puberty? Will I grow out of it or should I see the doctor?

I have these lines behind my calves and I don't know what they are. Do these "lines" mean that I have a lot of fat there?

I'm 12 years old, 113 lbs. and 5 ft. tall. My parents say I'm skinny, but when I look at myself, I look fat. I'm trying to cut down on eating between-the-meal snacks but I can't stop. What can I do?

I just started on the pill a month ago and have gained 12 pounds. I'm worried about gaining more weight. Is this a normal side effect from the pill? If it is, will I stop gaining weight or am I going to continue as long as I'm on it. I've thought about going off of it, but I'm also sexually active and I don't want to get pregnant.

I am 14-years-old. I have had a lump in my breast for the past three months. It hurts when it's pressed hard. What is it?

I haven't had my period for about three months. I stopped taking the pill and ever since, I haven't had my period. I'm 19 and I get a brownish discharge that sometimes is like I'm having a period, but it only lasts two or three days. Could I be pregnant? Or is my normal cycle trying to come back?

My period is very predictable. It always comes every 33 days and lasts four to five days and is not too heavy or light. My last period was very very light. I'm 15, have had my period since I was 10, and since then have only missed maybe two or three. That was the only one that has ever been like that. What could have caused it?

I am a 13-year-old male. I have a lot of hair in the pubic area and a little all over. I am 5'2" and weigh 92 lbs. My right testicle is larger and hangs lower than the other. Is this normal? I have not grown at all since I was 11 should I worry?

I am worried that I am not developing enough during puberty. I am a 16-year-old male with a short penis. I think that this could be cause of low testosterone levels. What is the average age that puberty is at a peak and when will I grow. Is there any vitamins or food types that I can take to increase my body’s testosterone?

What does it mean when you get your period, but you don't hardly shed? I haven't had sexual intercourse.

When I don't work out I smell good but when I sweat in gym class I smell really bad like cigarette smoke! I don't smoke, but my parents do. Is there anyway I can get rid of it? Also when I work out my face turns beet red! Can I make it so my skin doesn't go beet red?

I am a 13-year-old girl and I still wet the bed. I don't know I have to go until it's too late. I haven't had my period yet. Any suggestions?

I am 13 the doctor said I am 50 percent through puberty. My mom is 6 feet tall and my dad was 7 feet tall, but I am only 5'2". My sister is 23 and she is over 6 feet tall. Why am I so short and does the food you eat and the things you do affect your growth?

I'm a 15-year-old boy and have been 5'6" for at least three years. Will I ever grow again? If so, how tall and when should puberty end for me?

I am a 14-year-old guy. I'm worried because one of my testicles is very tender and hurts a lot, even when I walk around. Should I be worried, or is it normal?

Why is my genital hair curly? I have straight hair on my head?

I am a 13-year-old girl and am experiencing "hot flashes" during school. They are be coming more frequent now. I also have a lot of thigh pain. Is this a hormonal thing? Should I see a doctor?

I have shrunk about 2-4 inches. I am wondering why and if I will continue to do so. What could have caused this?

If you're shorter before you start your growth spurt, are you more more likely to stay a shorter adult, or is there really no rule for growth? And what are the normal ages that puberty starts? What are the signs?

I am an 18-year-old guy, am 6' 6" and weigh 210 pounds. I have not experienced any growth of the reproductive organs. I am about to go off to college and would like to know what I can do about this. Please help!

I'm a 16-year-old boy and I have hair all over my body. On my chest, back and penis. It's dark on my arms and I just can't stand it. I don't want to shave it off because it's so hard to reach those places. What is the cause of this, and how can I get rid of it without shaving?

I'm a 15-year-old boy and about 5'3" and 100lbs. I feel very uncomfortable about not yet reaching puberty. I have developed a small layer of pubic hair, but I still don't have any under my arms. How will I know when I will start growing more hair? I have had this normal layer of hair for a while now and I was wondering if I will ever grow again.

If a teenager doesn't get the amount of sleep she should be getting, could that affect her growth?

I am a 14-year-old girl and I don't eat a balanced diet because I only eat when I am hungry. I mostly pick at foods, but sometimes I am really hungry and eat a lot. I weigh just under 6 stones, is this normal? Also, I haven't had my period yet, and I don't have much breast development. Am I normal?

I know growth hormones make you grow. What can I take or how can I get some growth hormones? Also, what kinds of exercise will help me grow faster?

I'm 16 and I weigh 100 pounds and am 5'7". I started puberty at about 12. I had a bone age test done and my bones are two years behind the rest of my body. I am very skinny but I eat healthy and often. Is there any way to increase my weight?

I'm 17 and a virgin. I've found these little tiny white dots or spots no smaller then a pinhead where the shaft meets the head of the penis. What is this? Could it be a collection of smegma or a virus of some kind?

I am 14 years old and haven't started my period yet. My mom started when she was 13. Is there something wrong with me?

My friend went to his doctor for his check-up and when the doctor touched my friend's penis, he got an erection and ejaculated. Now I have to go and I don't know what to think. Can you help?

I am a 19-year-old male. I am slim and well built, except for my nipples. They pooch out of my shirt and look like they are swollen or full of fatty tissue. Shouldn't this have gone away by now?

I'm 13, and in 5th grade. We had a program about our periods. All my friends understand it, but I don't. I don't understand when you get your period, how long it lasts, how do you know when your period ends and when you get it again. I'm so confused. Please help.

I am a 16-year-old boy. I am about 5"5', I matured when I was about 14 and only grew about 4-5 inches. My dad is my height but my mother is an inch taller than me. My grandparents are all quite tall and most of my cousins are a lot taller. Will I grow any more, and why did I only grew a bit during my growth spurt, while my friends grew 8-9 inches?

I am 16 years old and am 160 cm tall and weigh 51 kg. Is body size proportional to the size of your genitals? How long should my penis be when erect and not erect and how big should my genitals be? My penis is 4 cm long when not erect and 12 cm long when erect. The size of one of my genitals is about the size of a grape and both genitals not even bigger than a chicken egg. Am I normal?

I would like to know when your facial features stop growing like your nose. I am almost 15 and am a girl. Will my nose stop growing? Also, do your looks usually take after one parent more than the other?

I recently read in a magazine that said in teenhood 15 percent of adult height is added. Exactly was does this mean? Does it mean you grow after 18, if so how much? I am 14, my growth has stopped, will I keep growing?

I am very concerned about my weight. Everyone I know tells me I am skinny, but when I look in the mirror, I see fat. Could you please tell me the average weight for a 14-year-old female, 5' 4" inches tall?

I’m a 13-year-old girl and am tall, have thick bones and muscles. I'm also overweight! People are teasing me. I only wear big clothes because I don't want people to notice that I'm fat! I try to eat less, and sometimes I succeed, but there are times when I'm thinking only about eating and, I can't control myself! Why can't I be thinner?

At what age do females stop growing in height?

I was wondering if improper nutrition can lead to stunted growth. Also, is it normal to stop growing and then start growing again during puberty? Or could it be the result of the body not getting proper nutrition during a specific period of time?

I am 8 years old and my breasts are starting to grow. They hurt and are very tender. They also itch at times. How long will this last?

I am a 17-year-old boy and am 5'2". Can I now have the hormone growth shots the doctor mentioned giving to me when I was 5 years old?

I am a 16-year-old boy who is 5'6". I have grown at a pretty steady rate of one to two inches a year. Is it possible I have not reached my growth spurt yet? Also, can running lead to stunted growth?

I play football and am embarrassed to shower with the rest of the team after practice. Is there anything I can do to make my penis grow and what is a normal penis size for a teenager?

I am 13-years-old and am 5'8" tall. I currently weigh about 140 lbs. My parents are concerned that I am too worried about how much I weigh, but I want to look good. How can I know what is the ideal weight for a boy my age?

I am a 13-year-old boy and am small for my age. I am 4'9 and weigh 85 pounds. My mom is 5'3" and my dad is 5'9". I don't have any hair under my arms yet. Should I worry.

I am 11 years old, 5'0 and very strong, yet I am a little chubby. I have a lot of stomach muscles. I really want to lose weight and work out more, but I don't know what exercises to do and when to do them, I mostly go for a bike ride when I get home. Please help!!!!

I'm 17 years old and I've had my period for 5 years. These past several months (every alternate one), I've had a brownish and sometimes blood tainted discharge when I am mid-way through my cycle. This lasts for two or three days. I am not sexually active. What can be causing this?

I suffered from bulimia at the age of 14. I am now 15, but I haven’t grown since the eighth grade. My father is 5’10” and my mother is 5’4”. I am 5’4” and am concerned I have stunted my growth. I am going for a bone scan, but is there anything I can do to get my bones growing again?

I am a 12 year old boy going through puberty but I only weigh 69 pounds!Is there any way to gain more weight?

When does a girl start having pelvic exams and pap smears?

I would really like to grow more, so that I am at least 5'10". I am 16 years old and 5'7". Is there any sort of diet or foods, that can assist me in meeting my goal? Is it possible to see a doctor who can approximate my future growth? At what age, will I stop growing? Please elaborate and help.

I am a 13 year old male, and I am 5'6". When will I stop growing? Also will weight lifting stop me from growing?

I am 13 year old boy and I have a fine, dark scraggly mustache that everyone teases me about. My parents say I’m too young to start shaving but it is embarrassing me to death. What’s so bad about shaving at my age?

My older brother had bad acne as a teenager. Does that mean that I will have it, too?

I am 13-year-old boy and am very active. In the last three months, I have grown five inches. My doctor said I have Osgood-Schlatter disease. What is this?

I went to the doctor for a sport physical and he said I had an “innocent heart murmur” and was OK to play soccer. What is an innocent murmur? Is it dangerous?

I am 15 years old 5’5”, 110 lbs. and my bra size is already 40D. I just started growing last summer. I’m a lot bigger than the girls in school. Is something wrong?

I'm going to 18 in two months and my breast have been sore lately. I haven't had any significant changes in the past two years with my body, other than starting the pill about nine months ago to regulate my cycle. Is this another one of those stages and my body is going through it late, or is something messed up?

I am a 14 year-old-boy and am about 64 inches. I think I am in Tanner stage 3 because my penis has gotten larger and I have curly hair down there, my legs have gotten a little hairy but I still look like a kid. Are my private parts growing quicker than the rest of my body? Will the rest of my body catch up?

I have small red stretch marks on my breasts. Is this normal and will they eventually fade away or is there something I should do about it now to make them fade?

Is breast size hereditary? I heard it is, but I’m 14 and am nowhere near the size of my mom. What does this mean?

I am 16 years old and my penis when erect is only 5”. I have tried a condom, but it is lose. I am ashamed of my penis size. Can I just be growing late, or am I stuck with a small penis?

Is it normal not to masturbate? I am 12.

Im a 15-year-old boy going through puberty and I was wondering what the doctor does at a physical.

My apettite has changed a lot! Before I used to be hungry all the time. Now I don't feel like eating at all! I'm not anorexic or anything like that.I'm just never hungry. Does that have any part in puberty?

I sweat a lot! By second class, I have sweat stains that go half way down my shirt. Nothing seems to work. Is there anything I can do about it?

I am 14-years-old and am worried because only one of my testicles has dropped, is this normal?

I am 14, reached puberty a year ago. I was wondering if I will grow any taller or have I grown all I am going to?

I hate food, and I hate to look at it. The sight of it makes me want to throw up. I look in the mirror and see a girl who weighs 400 lbs. Is this normal?

I cry all the time when I am on my period. Am I depressed?

How can I talk to my friend about her eating disorder?

I want to know what the average height and weight is for the average girl age 16-17 years old. I want to know where I stand in the world. I am 16 years old and am 6'2 and weigh 150 pounds.

I think my girlfriend has anorexia. When we go out to eat, she just pushes her food around and has lost too much weight. Last month she didn't have her period. I know she isn't pregnant. She says nothing is wrong. What should I do?

I just had a doctor's appointment for a checkup. My doctor talked about all of this personal stuff including menstrual periods. She said I shouldn't douche and then left the room. Why not? It seems the only way to keep clean.

I have menstrual cramps. Aspirin helps a little. Is there anything else I can do?

Sometimes it's two or three months between my periods. My first one was about a year ago. Is something wrong?

It seems like my appetite changes frequently. How do I know if I am eating too much or too little? If my body is going through changes, should I change my eating habits?

At what age during puberty do most girls experience the most growth?

At what age does puberty begin for most girls?

The nurse just called and told me my PAP test was abnormal. She said not to worry but I need to have another one in 3 months. I thought that an abnormal PAP test meant cancer. Why shouldn't I worry? Should I go to different doctor to get another PAP?

How successful are stimulant drugs in treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? What are the side effects? If one drug does not work, does that mean that all of them will not work?

I am a 12-year-old boy and am going through puberty. It looks like I am growing breasts. It is embarrassing. Is there any kind of treatment to make them go away?

I bathe regularly, but still have body odor. At what age do you start using deodorant? Do I have a problem?

I am 17 years old and about 5'5" tall. I have no body hair. I am very distraught about being a junior in high school and not going through puberty. I had a bone age scan a couple of years ago and it showed that I was about 18 months behind the average kid. I am going to talk to the pediatrician again this week about it. Are there any hormone treatments/nutritional keys to stimulate my growth hormones?

I was told that I have a low testosterone level of 13.9, (I am a 14-year-old boy) but then I was told to wait a few more months before any treatment. What is a normal level? I have not yet experienced any signs of puberty except that I have a large breast.

I am 10 years old and weigh 125 lbs. I am 5' tall. Is this normal?

I am a 16 year-old girl and my breasts haven't developed like my friends. I want to ask my parents about breast implants. Can I have this type of surgery?

I am 14 years old. I starting developing breasts only six months ago, but you can barely tell. I got my first period 3 months ago, but my breasts are still barely there. Now that I have gotten my period, does this mean that my breasts are almost full size? Is this normal?

Hi, what should I do to lose weight the quickest and get fit? I already work out on a regular basis but it is not working well.

I am 14 years old and my breasts haven’t grown. My mother is worried. Should I be?

I am 12 years old and my mom says I am too concerned about my weight. She thinks my weight is normal, but I say I am too fat. Who's right?

I refuse to take my shirt off in public! I am a 13-year-old boy and my breasts seem swollen. What causes this and will it go away?

I'm at the age of 17 and I stand at 5'5. Will I grow any more? My father is 5'5 and mother is 5'3. My brother is 5'8.

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