Grade 1Watchful waiting18-24

Teenage onset, tender bud — reassessing at 21.

Lean buildTrue glandular

Lean teenage chest with a tender glandular bud under one nipple.

“Being told it's common and often settles took a weight off. I'm giving it time.”

Tender firm bud since 15, no growth in three years. Lean. GP confirmed pubertal gynecomastia and advised waiting, with a plan to reassess at 21 if it persists.

What happened

Watchful waiting per GP advice. No medication. Reassess at 21.

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Teenage onset, tender bud — reassessing at 21.

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