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Sep. 02, 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?

I am 11. Why are my balls numb and hurt when I touch them? I’ve started growing pubic hair. Why are my balls sore?

You said it is normal to grow hair in odd places (such as the stomach or butt) during puberty. Is it true that if you leave it alone it will go away? If you try removing the hair once, does it destroy the chances of it going away?

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

I'm 18 years old and every time I start having Whey Protein I start having acne. Why is this?

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'm 18 and my nipples haven't popped out yet. My period started when I was 13. I'm 5'10 and slender, but would my weight have anything to do with it? Shouldn’t my breasts be fully developed by now?

Recently my right testicle has been aching especially when sleeping. About a week ago it felt like my testicle was knocked out of place. There was a lump just above the base of my penis on the right hand side and discomfort in my right testicle. I slowly pushed the bump and it felt like my ball slipped and popped back into place. Could this be the cause of the pain due to some swelling or internal damage?

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 am a 14-year-old boy. Is it normal to lose pubic hair during puberty? Is it normal that each side of my testicles feels different when I touch them?

I am a 13-year-old girl and I get red spots along my mid section of my body. They don't itch. They actually hurt when I touch them. I have gotten them before, but I thought it was just a reaction to my period. Then, I got them again without getting my period. Is this an allergy?

Can an anorexic girl who stunted her growth catch up on height later?

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

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 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 15, almost 16. I do plenty of sports and participate in gym. I weigh about 100-105lbs, have small breasts (32A), have developed pubic hair, odor (sweat lots) and acne. If I stopped playing sports, would I finally start my period? Or is it because I’m too small for my age? If needed, I’ll talk to my doctor.

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 am a 13-year-old boy and my voice still sounds like a girl. I am made fun of constantly. Does an Adam’s apple develop for every guy, or am I just a late bloomer?

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 was circumcised at 14 months old. I think the doctor took more skin off the underside of my penis than the top. The top has wrinkly skin, but the bottom does not. Sometimes it hurts when I get an erection like the skin is being pulled too much. Will my skin grow enough during puberty that this will go away or will I always be in pain?

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’m a 13-year-old female. I used to be really close to my mom before I got my period last year. Now I find myself pushing away from her. I feel uncomfortable when she hugs me, matter of fact when anyone hugs me. I hate my period because it destroyed my relationship with my mom. Will it ever be the way it was?

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 boy. I’ve have been going to the bathroom a lot in my bed lately. What’s causing this?

My friends tell me I smell like fried farts. I take extra showers, use new body sprays and change my underwear, but nothing works. Is there something wrong with me? Some people say it’s metabolic.

I am 15 and I have inverted nipples. Can I do anything about it? I don't want to have surgery.

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?

Is it possible to break your penis?

I am a 15 year old male and my voice has not yet broken. I have a bad and embarrasing stammer. I have trouble getting the first letters out but then I am fine. Will this go away when my voice breaks or I am stuck with it for the rest of my life?

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?

I’m 13 and have been massaging my boobs for 2 months and they have increased size a lot. Is this bad for me? My bra size was 32AA and now it’s a 32B in only 2 months. Is this puberty or is it because I’ve been massaging them?

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 guy and I have a weird problem. I get pimples only on my back and neck area. Is body acne normal? My facial acne is nothing, and the only other people who I’ve seen with body acne have bad facial acne as well.

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

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 worried because my nipple looks abnormal. It has a crusty yellow color, and is slightly cracked. It doesn't hurt though and I have no discharge. Is this something I should worry about? Should I see a doctor about it?

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 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?

Do all young teenage girls get hair around their anus? If so, how can I get rid of it?

I am 14 and I have had my period for 2 years. Recently my period has been so heavy for the first 3 or 4 days that it will leak through a super plus tampon, a super plus pad, my underwear and my pants! This is really horrible because I can’t do anything about it when I'm at school. Is there something wrong with my body?

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?

Besides showing you've entered puberty, what is the purpose of armpit and pubic hair?

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?

Do teens ages 15 and above require a lot of sleep? I come home from school and sleep for about an hour or two. Peole tell me I look tired, but I'm not. Is this bad?

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 15 and I have pearly penile papules. Lately I have using wart remover and it seems that the bumps are decreasing in size. Should I continue using this product? Are there any side effects?

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?

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’m 16 years old and have not started puberty yet. I’m 5’ 1” and I cannot stand the bullying anymore. I don’t have any pubic hair and even my friends laugh at me. What can I do?

I am a 12-year-old boy. Sometimes I get erections for no reason. Is there something wrong?

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.

Can masturbating affect the amount of hormones in my body during puberty, such as the hormones that make pubic hair and the penis grow?

Does masturbation increase the size of the penis? If not what does?

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

I'm 14 years old. I've been lifting weights for about 3 years now. I haven't had my growth spurt yet. Has this stunted my growth? I'm 5'5". If I stop lifting weights now will I still be able to grow to an adult height of 5'10"?

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

I know it’s normal for your breasts to be two different sizes, however, is something wrong if one is a size C and the other hasn’t developed?

At what age should a teenage girl start having breast exams?

I have red dots on my penis. I'm a virgin. What is it?

I am a 16-year-old male and I've noticed that the pores on my face in some areas (such as my cheeks an forehead) are larger than some in other areas. Is this permanent? Is this normal?

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 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 am a 15yr old male, 6'0 and 180lbs. I have Hashimoto's and take prednisone 10mg everyday. In the locker room, I see the other guys and I think I may be behind in growth of my privates. I have underarm, private hair and facial hair, but seem to be lacking down below. Can prednisone do this? My doctors also want to switch me from prednisone to cyclosporine. Is this a good idea and will it help my situation?

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?

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 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'm 13 years old and have not reached puberty. Sometimes when I bathe, my testicles get smaller and the skin crumples like a dried prune. It feels like I have no testicles. Is this normal?

I am a 14 and a half-year-old boy and I'm frustrated. Puberty hasn't fully hit. I'm 5"1 and 155 lbs. I have hair on my testicles, but my penis is only about 1 inch and almost 2 when erect. Is something wrong?

How do we know if we have completed puberty?

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?

How much sperm does your body produce a day?

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?

I am a 13-year-old uncircumcised male and I have a tight foreskin. Is a doctor supposed to pull back a tight foreskin during a physical? It really hurt, and after, I found out it hurt to touch my penis directly (the part without skin covering). How does a doctor check a boy’s testicles? Does he check the prostate? The last time I had a physical, I had a major erection. Is this normal?

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 always get sick right around the time of my period. The other day I threw up three times and my cramps were so horrible I could hardly move. I used one of those heat patches and got rid of the cramps, but I left it on longer than 8 hours. Did I damage anything by doing that?

I'm uncircumcised. Why is it important to pull back the foreskin at the tip every time you urinate?

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?

Does drinking a lot of water help clear up acne and the scars caused by acne?

Is it safe for a 16-year-old girl to scuba dive? Can the pressure affect growth in any way?

When I ejaculate, my semen comes out red, could I be bleeding internally? It’s been like this for a year.

I’m 16 and am not circumcised. I have never retracted my foreskin until recently. Now there is pain and discomfort. Does this mean I need to take medication?

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’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 am a 13-year-old boy who is gay. My doctor said my breasts swelled because I had anal sex. I began having sex at age 9. He said this is a common development in gay boys of age 9 to 12. Is this true?

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 12-year-old female. How old are you supposed to be when you douche? How do you douche and why do you douche?

Both of my testicles have dropped (I can feel them) but my left "sack" seems to be really full. It feels like loads of tubes or something. Is this normal?

Sometimes I have shooting pains in my penis and anus. Is something wrong or is this normal?

I am 15 years old, 6’7” and I am the tallest boy in my high school. My friends in elementary school were always taller than I was. I thought I was doomed to being short. My doctor thinks my body's homeopathic growth hormones and somatotropin levels are higher than they should be. Is this normal?

When I work out in the gym, my penis often gets stiff and hard. I started puberty fairly early, around 12, and for the past half-year, I haven't grown much. Is this strange for a 16 year old?

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?

Is it OK to look at other guys in the locker room, just to see if your penis size is normal or not? I don’t usually get hard, sometimes I start, but I don't get extremely hard.

For an average boy, when does his voice change and how low can it become?

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 currently taking a "natural product" to become taller. The contents include L-Glutamine, L-Ornithine, L-arginine, Glycine, Nizcinamide, Vitamin B6, Paba, Zinc, Inositol and Selenium. The company claims that all the products are 100% natural guaranteed. Is it harmful to take this product?

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?

About a month ago, I had a wet dream and it looked bloody. Should I tell my doctor about this? If so, what tests will be performed?

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 know this sounds like a stupid thing to ask. I am 15 years old and my penis is abnormally large. It is almost 7 inches long limp and erect it is just over 8 inches long and 6.5 inches around at the head. I am embarrassed to undress in front of other people and a lot of people tease me about it and say it is too large for sex. I have tried to put on condoms and I have trouble getting them over the head and sometimes they get stuck behind the head and are hard to roll down or take off until I am limp. I don't know if it is still growing. How unusual is my penis? Should I talk to my doctor about this? I’m embarrassed to ask the doctor about having a large penis.

I am having problems with my left testicle. I have had a torsion of this testicle at least three times. For the past week or two it has started hurting again. The pain is in the top, where the tubes connect. Do you know what it could be?

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

When do you know you've started puberty?

I’m a 13-year-old female about 130 lbs and 5`5. I have rather large breasts. How can I lose weight in my breasts?

I've just turned 15 and it looks like that one of my testicles have dropped but one is still high up. Should I see a doctor? Is this normal?

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.

What is testosterone?

What does the term “blue balls” mean?

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?

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

I’m a 12-year-old female. I have two cuts on my vagina. I had one for about two months and the second one started last week. They really hurt and I do not want to tell my parents. Is it normal?

I am 14 and I have a leakage problem during the day – it’s not urine. What could be causing this? Do wet dreams occur during the day too?

I’m 18 and my voice is very weak. I lose my voice a lot and I almost sound like a girl. Is there something wrong with me?

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'm a 14-year-old female and sometimes, I have this whitish, smelly discharge in my breast. What should I do? Is something wrong with me?

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.

What is the formula to predict the future height of teenage boys and girls? I seem to remember something with the ratio of arm span to current height.

I am 14 years old and noticed that my voice cracks sometimes. I'm a girl and my voice isn't getting deeper--it's really girly. I've gotten my period for almost a year and a half and almost stopped growing. I was wondering if this is normal and if I should be worried.

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 am 15 years old. I weigh 190 pounds and am 6'3. I also wear size 14 shoes. Should I be worried about my size? Am I abnormal?

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 read a question from someone who was considering limb-lengthening. Is it possible to get limb-shortening?

I'm almost 14 and my breast size is 40DD. I'm 5' 3" and weigh 130 lbs. When can I have breast reduction surgery?

Do you have any information on using testosterone to treat familial tall stature in boys?

I’m 13 and I have these little bumps on my face. I use a cleanser, but it doesn’t seem to work. What should I do?

What are the signs that you're in mid-puberty? About what age does puberty end for girls?

Is it possible for growth to continue (with hormones, etc.) after the growth plates have closed?

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 15-years-old and started puberty when I was 12.How can I improve my health? I hate having so many spots (including some black and white heads) on my cheeks. I wash my face twice a day, eat as healthy as possible and take supplements, but I still can’t get rid of them.

I'm 13 and I’ve had a couple of drops of blood on my bra on one side. I have no pain or tenderness. I have been having regular periods for about two years. Does it have anything to do with puberty?

My left testicle hangs and my right testicle is always up. Sometimes I have pain in the testicles. Is there anything I can do without seeing a doctor?

I’m a 15-year-old male. Is it possible to shrink in height, maybe a couple of inches? I'm miserable being so tall. Also, how can I gain weight? I’m very thin.

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 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?

Could DHEA be used to kick start puberty in an underdeveloped child at the age of 18 - 21 if there seemed to be slow or stagnant body maturation? Would the product be dangerous for a youngster to take? What could happen?

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?

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?

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 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.

Is it normal for your first period to last for over three weeks? Some days it's very light and then it becomes heavy again. I'm 12 years old.

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'm a 14-year-old female. During my period last month I had a lump on the side of my breast. My mom said it was normal and I was just growing. It hasn't gone away. Do you think it's something else?

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 think I am fat and my friends keep telling me that I'm not. I'm 13 years old and I weigh 158 pounds. Lately I have been thinking about starving myself and if I do eat I want to throw it up. I feel like such a blimp.

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 13 years old and I only weigh 85 pounds. Every time I try to gain weight I lose it instead. It seems no matter how hard I try, I lose three to four pounds instead of gaining it. Why does this happen and how do I gain the weight I lost.

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?

At what age do females stop growing in height?

My period usually only lasts three or four days. This time my period was really heavy the first two days and really light the next four or five days. Also there has been kind of a white almost translucent discharge, it is kind of thick. What could it be?

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'm a 15 year-old female. I'm 5'1, 100lbs and my bra size is a 36DD. I want them to grow bigger (like in the FF-GG range). Is there anything I can do to make them grow faster without surgery?

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'm 16 and about 5'5". I haven't fully developed yet and was wondering if taking martial arts has any affects on your growth plates. Will I grow better if I didn't take it? I've been taking it for 2 years.

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?

Lately, my moods and feelings have been changing very often. Sometimes my moods are good and sometimes they are really bad. When things start to get bad, I get depressed. Sometimes when I am sad I start to think, my life is over, I'm fat, I'm ugly, nobody likes me. I feel that I am hurting people because I am being mean. Sometime I want to die? Why does this happen to me?

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?

What would be the normal events during my development? Why do I get so moody? My mom says I'm a rebel. Is there anything wrong with me?

I'm 13 and have not started my period. Could being a diabetic be the reason why?

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?

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 want to get stronger and build muscles. Will weight lifting help? I'm a 12 year old boy.

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 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?

Is it safe for a 10-year-old to use tampons?

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.

When I masturbate and reach climax, I have a burning feeling. Kids at school say they do if for hours, but I can't last a few minutes. Why, and what can I do about it? (I haven't had sex yet.)

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

I am 13 and already started my period. I have had it three times. Now, instead of bleeding, I have a mucus like discharge at the time I should be on my period. I’m not a virgin and I’m not pregnant. Can you tell me what is wrong with me and what I should do?

I am a 15-year-old boy. I get an erection when I see my mother. Is that normal?

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

I have been having a whole lot of discharge lately and I don't know what's wrong with me. Sometimes it is so bad that it even feels like I have (mildly) wet my pants! I haven't had my period yet. If that helps any... I'm really worried. Help!

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?

What can I do to make me grow? Are there any special diets or exercises?

I'm nearly 15 years old (guy) and only 5'7" tall, yet I wear a shoe size of 13 and my feet are still growing. What does this mean and how tall will I get?

I'm 12 and into sports constantly. I've had my period for a year. Recently I skipped it. Is there something wrong or is it just because of being in sports a lot?

I have a 14 year old son. He is very small for his age. His peers are leaving him "out," partly because of his size. He is a wonderful boy. He is very good looking and smart. He gets down and thinks that no one likes him. He doesn't know why. He is taking Zoloft to ease nervousness and mood swings, and it helps a lot. However, I still worry that he thinks less of himself than he should. He wants to grow much taller. I know that he wants his voice to change like his buddies. He weighs 85 pounds. I don't know if his ups and downs are normal. I do not know if his slow growth rate is a "non-issue." How can I find out if I can do something to help?

What's a wet dream?

I run cross country track and am a senior in high school. I run about 3 miles a day and am pretty good. I haven't had a menstrual period in three years and my mom wants to take me to a doctor. I don't have anorexia.

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?

I am a 14 year old growing an average of three inches per year. Am I going through a "growth spurt?" I haven't started my periods yet. I am 5'3" and weigh 90 pounds. I know girls usually have a growth spurt just prior to menstruating and I am now wondering if that's what is happening to me?

At what age does puberty begin for most girls?

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?

The skin around my balls is getting darker. Does this have anything to do with jerking off?

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?

Sometimes I get erections in the locker room. Does that mean I'm gay?

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

I have become very active in sports and have grown 5 inches in the last three months. I have also been diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease. What is this condition and how can I treat this?

I've heard that if you're on Depo-Provera you don't get your period. Is that OK?

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 13 and have hair on my chest, under my arms and my pubic area. My voice is as deep as a grown man's. I shave every morning and my penis is 11 inches long when erect. Am I normal? My friends say I’m a freak. Am I?

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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