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I have been taking birth control pills since I was 18 and have never experienced menstruation. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old. I have never had periods yet, and I am uncertain about my egg production capabilities. When I was 18 years old, I started taking hormonal birth control to aid my development. Prior to this, I lacked breasts and hips, had a deep voice, and was often mistaken for a man... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You seem to have primary amenorrhea (the lack of menstruation during a woman's reproductive years) with an absence of hormone secretion from the ovaries. It implies that you are not able to produce eggs and have inf... Read Full »
Kindly advise about medicines for bigger breasts and hips.
Query: Hi, I am 16 years old. I have a question, and I would like some professional input. I know my body is still developing at this stage, and it does not really stop until the age of 18, if not older. I have recently been contemplating taking medications that would aid me in growing bigger breasts, more... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This age is really a period of life with lots of changes that sometimes you are not fully aware of. Many points I would like to ask from you in history, but at present, I will try to answer your question for your satisfaction and benefit. All... Read Full »
Why are my periods shorter and lighter with an increase in breast size after my marriage?
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed that my menstrual cycles have been occurring with a 21-day gap. Additionally, the flow during my last two periods has been lighter compared to previous times. I recently got married that is two months ago, and I am experiencing some unusual changes, such as an increase i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I would like to inform you that the changes you are experiencing could possibly be due to hormonal changes caused by the recent change in environment. Additionally, being sexually active can also influence these changes. I... Read Full »
No breast development at 16. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister is 16 years old and extremely worried about her breasts. There is no development in them at all, what so ever. There is no breast bump, they are the same size as they were when she was 5. She has had her period for two years and has pubic hair. What is wrong with her breasts?... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and I can empathize with you. Sometimes, a girl's breast can develop a bit later than most of the other girls her age. You said that she is 16 and got her periods two years ago. That means at the age of 14 years. So, it was later than most ... Read Full »
Will fibroadenoma of the breast recur?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a fibroadenoma in my breast, which was removed two years back. But now, I feel a small cluster on my breast. Can fibroadenoma recur? Someone said that I am infected with a sexual disease. I have regular periods, do I have any sexually transmitted disease? I am not sexually activ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to tell you that fibroadenoma is a non-cancerous breast problem which occurs in young women. These are usually hormone related and frequently regress after menopause. It is always recommended to increase vegetables and fruit intake, and exercis... Read Full »
Is it fine to abruptly stop HRT when desired breast growth has occurred in a transgender woman?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a transgender woman. I want to stop taking my HRT cause I feel that I have had the breast growth I wanted, and the changes coming lately (loss of erections, gaining weight, emotionality) have been very unpleasant for me. So the question is, how do I stop them? Do I stop it abruptly ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hormones taken during HRT (hormone replacement therapy) are steroids, and it is never a good idea to suddenly stop steroids as it will cause adverse side effects. Hence my advice would be to slowly lower the HRT dose and get it to a level w... Read Full »
Can hormonal imbalances cause breast tissue growth in males?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 42-year-old male with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Approximately six months ago, I noticed that my left breast was enlarged with apparent gynecomastia. My doctor confirmed this, along with swelling in my left arm, which is larger than my right arm. I also have occasional ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Thanks for reaching out, and try to help you to my best, albeit remotely. The first thing is breast enlargement in males (gynecomastia) is usually a painless condition. It can be seen normally seen in obese individuals and certain medical c... Read Full »
How to increase the breast size for a male with feminine desire?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a married, 46-year-old male. I am on mild estrogen dosage and have developed almost A cup size breast growth. I have decreased male libido for the past 15 years with more feminine desires. I am not looking forward to SRS but just breast growth without augmentation surgery. Please s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing to me, and I understand your concern. Can you submit your estrogen reports? Were you sexually active as a male before 15 years? As far as I understand, now you want to increase your breast with hormone therapy. Earlier in childhood, all your a... Read Full »