Why do boys’ breasts grow during puberty?

I guess you’re never too young to begin worrying about the dreaded “man-boobs”. Plus, there’d be no summer-camp comedies at the multiplex, unless bullies were able to mercilessly torment some poor, lovable schlub with a conspicuous cup size.

When those hormones produced in the testicles to fuel puberty begin kicking in, many boys will develop some breast tissue. And this slight swelling under the nipples may persist for several years. But don’t worry. This is perfectly normal and it certainly doesn’t mean that you’re growing breasts. About 65 percent of boys will develop some breast tissue – so it’s very common and very temporary. Unless you have a serous weight problem, this breast tissue should be all gone by the time you are twenty.

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"Why do boys’ breasts grow during puberty?" was posted on Friday, November 2nd, 2007 at 12:16 am.