19 Years Old And Delayed Puberty? Posted: 04-21-06 17:57pm
Hello all
i am 19 years old. When I was younger
(don't remember exact age), I started to
develop (grew armpit hair and pubic hair).
My body seemed to stop growing though.
I have not had any testicular growth nor
penis growth - I still have a baby penis I
guess you could call it. I can't grow
much facial hair either. Laugh all you
want but its so embarassing to have, so
please refrain from jokes.
I have always been active - I was a
swimmer all my childhood/teenage years,
could that be a reason for delayed
puberty?
Also, I have always had excess fat in my
chest area, I remember one time when I was
younger (i'd be guessing around 12 years
old) I felt lumps under my nipples, they
went away. I went to a doctor to see if
I could get breast reduction, and I did,
but it seems as if they are coming back
(even though I am dieting very clean and
working out very intensely).
I have never played around with hormones
or anything of the sort.
Just glancing at pictures of my parents,
they were both developed at a younger age
than I am now, and I believe my brother is
developed as well (he's actually 3 years
younger than me).
I am very embarassed, will not shower in
the nude in pubic places, am scared to be
intimate with my girlfriend when there is
light.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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americandreamer
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Apr 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Toronto
Posted: 04-22-06 17:07pm
I definitely don't want to alarm you, but
there's actually a fairly simple
explanation. Your testicles may not
actually be testicles. In fact, they may
be ovaries, which would explain the excess
fat around your chest and lack of penile
growth. You see, sometimes, chromosomes
don't work as they're supposed to.
Sometimes, men and women are left with
sexual organs of both sexes. There are
things you can do such as hormonal
supplements or penile implants if you're
self-conscious. Now i'm not a doctor, and
I know very little about this, but from
what you've said, it seems relatively
clear-cut. I'd say, see a specialist and
get them to do a bio-opsy on your
testicles and check estrogen levels in
your body. Hormones can do crazy things.
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un_named
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Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 4
Posted: 04-22-06 19:24pm
Are you serious?
Wow I never even thought anything like
that. I guess I should get it looked at
then. How could I tell myself if they
were testacles or ovaries? This couldn't
just be a case of delayed puberty?
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un_named
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Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 4
Posted: 04-22-06 19:35pm
I can ejaculate, if that invalidates the
possibility? I'm worried now
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fiona05
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Posted: 04-23-06 19:51pm
I really wouldnt jump to any conclusions
at this stage. I know many a bloke who
can't grow facial hair - it's nothing to
be alarmed about. There are men who
never succeed in growing facial hair.
It's just an individual thing. However
if you're 19 and your penis hasn't grown
ever since you can remember...? It may be
cause for concern. Doctors have seen
more than you can possibly imagine, so
don't be embarrassed about going.
Anything you share is confidential, i'd
say go see a doc, if for nothing else than
to put your mind at ease.
Alternatively write a doctor question
here?
I know nothing about the breast thing, I
won't even pretend to! You're better
asking someone professional. I wish you
all the best!
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Rosh
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Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 39 Location: NZ
Posted: 04-23-06 20:01pm
You should go and see an endocrinologist.
Maybe your hormones aren't working
properly, or the glands that squirt them
out, like your thyroid or something. You
might find that the problems are easitly
fixed by hormone injections or something
like that.
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un_named
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 4
Posted: 04-23-06 22:41pm
Thanks guys
the ovaries thing scare the crap out of
me. What would you guys think about me
taking tribulus? It helps boost natural
testosterone levels.
