In puberty, hormones cause everyone to have breast changes like growth, tenderness and hardness under the areola. For people with testicles, these changes are usually temporary. If they want, people can wear a supportive undershirt for comfort and modesty. People can talk with a health care provider if they are worried about breast changes.
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