If you have a growth disorder that means that you aren't growing at the same rate as others who are your age. There is a standard growth chart which your physician will check to determine if you are above average, average or below average. A growth disorder can result in many things, including the lack of breasts or developing breasts too early.
When Hormones Act Up
The glands in the body produce hormones, which are chemical messengers. Larger amounts of hormones are produced when you enter into puberty. These hormones prompt the changes in your body, such as developing breasts and pubic hair or the lowering of your voice.
Delayed or Premature Puberty
It you have delayed or late puberty, this means that the body and hormonal changes that should have occurred haven't. Some children experience premature puberty, which means their hormones have kicked in earlier than they should have.
Commonly Seen
The most common breast growth disorder seen in children younger than age 12 is a unilateral breast mass that corresponds to asymmetric breast development. One breast typically develops earlier than the other but the breasts usually end up being symmetric, according to EMedicine.com.
Types
Other breast growth disorders include athelia, which means the absence of nipples; amastia, which is the absence of breast tissue; polymastia, which is an extra breast and polythelia, which is an extra nipple.
Males
Males can have a breast growth disorder called gynecomastia, which causes them to develop breasts. Excessive estrogen in men can stimulate male breast growth. During puberty, an imbalance of hormones can result in male breast growth. When men get older, their testosterone production decreases and breast growth may occur.
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