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What Causes Less Facial And Under Arm Hair And Small Nipples?

Posted on Tue, 17 Jun 2014

Question: hi i am 24 years old and i look like I'm 12. why? my nipples are still very small like that belong on a 9 year old. i don't have too much facial and under arm hair. i am embrassed to take off my shirt to go in the pool or beach. i have a job i play sports and have a girlfriend. what can i do to change this

Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hormone profile

Detailed Answer:
I am sorry to hear about your complaints.

It is important to rule out 'Hypogonadism' ie 'deficiency of androgens (male hormones)' in your body, as well as related hormonal imbalances

The following tests will be extremely useful in making this crucial determination:

1 CBC

2 CMP

3 TSH

4 Total Testosterone

5 FSH

6 LH

7 Prolactin

8 SHBG

These blood tests do not require fasting but must be performed preferably in the early morning hours between 7 and 9 am

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (5 hours later)

is there any pills or anything i can buy from a cvs or walgreens or online.. I am having sex regular i work 5-6 days a week heavy lifting most of the time. I eat well (most of the time) and i try and sleep 7-8 hours a night. If theres something else I can do please tell me and I will do it. thank you

Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (29 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
There are no such pills available over the counter.

However, I strongly suggest you get evaluated once systematically by a qualified endocrinologist to settle the matter

Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar