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Economic Times
10 hours ago
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- Economic Times
Baby Girl Grows Micropenis: Is it true? Here's what happened when Swedish child came in contact with…
How did Baby Girl Develop Micropenis? Testosterone Gel Caused Unintentional Exposure Physical Changes Appeared in Baby Girl Live Events Doctor Reports Similar Cases How Did Symptoms Reverse? TRT Use Growing Rapidly Hormone Therapy Gains Popularity Online Experts Urge Proper Gel Use to Prevent Transfer FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A reported case from Sweden has brought attention to the potential risks of topical testosterone gel exposure in children. A baby girl developed male genitalia-like features after skin-to-skin contact with her father, who was undergoing testosterone replacement therapy. Experts now warn parents about accidental hormone transfer during routine bonding contact, also called kangaroo care, is a widely practiced method used by new parents to bond with their babies. It helps regulate the baby's body temperature, heart rate, and breathing. In this case, a father undergoing testosterone replacement therapy held his newborn daughter on his bare chest multiple father had applied testosterone gel to his chest as part of his treatment for hypogonadism. This condition is marked by low testosterone production, which can lead to fatigue, low libido, and other symptoms. The gel, when in contact with skin, can transfer testosterone to others. The baby unknowingly absorbed the exposure continued, the baby girl's clitoris started to enlarge. Her labia began to fuse, making her genitals resemble those of a male. Concerned, the parents brought her to a doctor. Blood tests revealed elevated testosterone levels, confirming the hormone transfer as the Jovanna Dahlgren, a pediatric endocrinologist at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, said she has seen at least six similar cases, as per media reports. One involved a 10-year-old boy who developed breasts after being exposed to estrogen cream from his mother. Dahlgren explained that many people do not realize how powerful hormone medications can the father stopped using the testosterone gel and ceased direct contact, the baby's hormone exposure ended. Over time, her genitals began to return to normal. While the incident caused panic among the parents, no permanent damage was reported in this case highlights a broader trend in testosterone replacement therapy use. In the United States, TRT prescriptions rose from 7.3 million in 2019 to over 11 million in 2023, according to CBS News. Many men now use TRT for energy, muscle gain, or sexual like Sylvester Stallone, Josh Duhamel, Joe Rogan, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have spoken about using TRT. On TikTok, the hashtag 'TRT Before and After' shows users in their 20s and 30s promoting its benefits. However, experts stress the importance of caution and medical comes in various forms, including pills, patches, injections, and gels. The Mayo Clinic advises users of testosterone gel to wash hands thoroughly after applying and to rinse the application area before skin contact with others. This helps avoid accidental hormone exposure, especially around infants and developed male genitalia-like features after repeated skin contact with her father, who had used testosterone gel on his gel can transfer through skin-to-skin contact, potentially altering a child's hormonal development and causing physical changes.
New York Post
18 hours ago
- Health
- New York Post
Baby girl grows ‘micropenis' after laying on her dad's chest
A baby girl in Sweden reportedly sprouted a 'micropenis' after lying on her father's bare chest — turning a tender bonding moment into a bizarre biological blunder. And she's not the only one. A Swedish doctor is sounding the alarm, warning she's seen at least half a dozen similar cases in children. Here's what you need to know to make sure your child isn't next. 4 Skin-to-skin contact can help regulate the baby's body temperature, heart rate and breathing. barneyboogles – Often referred to as 'kangaroo care,' skin-to-skin contact is a common practice used to strengthen the bond between newborns and parents while supporting healthy early development. But in this case, that sweet ritual took a strange turn. After her birth, the Swedish baby girl was repeatedly placed on her father's bare chest — the same area where he had applied testosterone gel. The topical medication is commonly prescribed to men with hypogonadism, a condition in which the body doesn't produce enough sex hormones. It's more common than you might think. Research suggests that, after the age of 40, men's testosterone levels fall by about 1% each year, a biological process sometimes colloquially called 'manopause.' While hypogonadism can affect men of any age, studies suggest that roughly 40% of those over 45 and half of men in their 80s have clinically low testosterone. 4 Testosterone gel increases levels of the testosterone hormone in your body. mbruxelle – Over time, this drop can lead to a range of symptoms, including low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, mood swings and muscle loss — issues that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can help treat. Unaware of the risk, the father's skin-to-skin contact inadvertently exposed his daughter to high levels of testosterone — triggering dramatic changes in her genitalia. Her parents noticed that her clitoris had begun to elongate, resembling a small penis, while her labia began to fuse, eventually looking similar to a male scrotum. Panicked, they brought their 10-month-old daughter to a doctor. Blood tests quickly identified the source. 4 Secondary exposure to testosterone gel in children can trigger adverse effects such as premature puberty. – 'I don't think people always understand how potent these treatments are,' Professor Jovanna Dahlgren, a pediatric endocrinologist at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, told local news outlet Göteborgs-Posten. 'The parents become completely desperate when they understand what has happened,' she added. The case, which occurred eight years ago, is one of at least six similar incidents Dahlgren has seen, all involving young children unintentionally exposed to hormone medication through close contact with a parent. In one case, she said, a 10-year-old boy developed breasts after coming into contact with estrogen cream his mother had been using. Fortunately, in the Swedish girl's case, her genitals began to shrink once her father stopped using the gel and the accidental exposure ceased. And while local media described the case as a 'micropenis,' experts note that's not technically accurate, as the term refers specifically to underdeveloped male genitalia — not virilized female anatomy. 4 Testosterone decline in men, common with age, can lead to side effects like erectile dysfunction. Kaspars Grinvalds – The story comes amid a surge in TRT popularity, including in the US, where prescriptions jumped from 7.3 million in 2019 to over 11 million last year, according to CBS News. High-profile names like Josh Duhamel, Sylvester Stallone, Joe Rogan — and even Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — have gotten in on the hormone hack. But it's not just aging men fueling the trend. On TikTok, the hashtag 'TRT Before and After' has exploded with millions of views, showcasing ripped guys in their 20s and 30s boasting about about boosted energy levels and sex drives. Experts, however, warn TRT isn't without risks. Side effects can include acne, fluid retention, testicular shrinkage, reduced fertility and worsened sleep apnea, according to the Cleveland Clinic. TRT comes in several forms: pills, injections, patches, and gels. If you use the topical gel, the Mayo Clinic advises washing your hands thoroughly after application and rinsing the treated area before any skin-to-skin contact to avoid accidentally exposing others.
Daily Record
15-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Warning to parents after baby girl grows 'micropenis' from lying on dad's chest
Doctors have urged new parents to be careful around skin-to-skin contact in certain situations. Parents have been issued a warning after a baby girl grew a 'micropenis' from lying on her father's chest. The Swedish youngster's unusual development came after repeated skin-to-skin contact with her dad. New mothers have long been encouraged to go skin-to-skin with their babies in the moments after they are born. This can help regulate the baby's breathing and heart rate, boost the mother's milk supply, and help with bonding and more. In recent years, the advice has extended to fathers too, as it can help lower their stress levels while also helping form an early connection between the dad and baby. This Swedish father had been having skin-to-skin contact with his little girl throughout her short life so far, having her lying on his chest. The issue arose, however, due to his own medication. He had been applying a testosterone gel to his skin, which then made extreme changes to his 10-month-old daughter's genitalia. Testosterone gel is a treatment often used by men whose bodies don't produce enough of the hormone naturally. But those who use it should be careful of exposing others to the hormone. The baby was repeatedly exposed to testosterone through her father's bare skin and led to her clitoris growing longer, resembling a tiny penis, and her labia fusing together into what looked like a small male scrotum. Although the growth has been dubbed a 'micropenis', Swedish doctors have stated that this specific term refers to underdeveloped male genitalia, and not the abnormal situation at hand which was caused by the hormone treatment. And medics have issued a warning to parents about going skin-to-skin while using medication that could foster unexpected changes to their child's body. Hormone treatments involve using hormones or hormone-blocking medications to address various medical conditions, primarily cancer and menopause symptoms. Hormone therapy can either replace deficient hormones, like in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause, or block the action of certain hormones. The baby's parents were shocked to notice the changes in their baby's body, and subsequent blood tests found she had unusually high levels of testosterone in her blood. Once the couple knew the source of the changes to their daughter's body, they stopped exposing her to the treatment. When she was no longer being exposed to testosterone, the baby's elongated genitalia began to retract back to normal. LadBible reports that while this case occurred eight years ago, doctors have seen a handful of similar cases in the time since. Professor Jovanna Dahlgren, paediatric expert at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg in Sweden, said there have been at least six similar cases that she knows of. She is urging parents to remain vigilant with their kids, especially if they are using hormone treatments, due to the risks exposure can pose to their early development. She said to Swedish Newspaper Göteborgs-Posten: "I don't think people always understand how potent these treatments are. The parents become completely desperate when they understand what has happened." And it's not just testosterone that can change the bodies of baby girls, but female hormone treatments can have similar effects on boys. One case involved a 10-year-old boy who grew breasts after being exposed to a female hormone treatment that was being taken by his mother. This phenomenon can also occur in newborn males who sometimes see breast enlargement due to being exposed to oestrogen by their mothers, but this usually goes away after two to six months. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Baby girl grows 'micropenis' from lying on dad's bare chest; Experts issue serious health warning about parents' medications
This one's as bizarre as it goes. In a startling turn of events, a baby girl developed masculinized genital changes after extensive skin‑to‑skin contact with her father, who had applied testosterone gel. The odd case occurred in Sweden, where half a dozen similar cases have happened. This 'disturbing' incident, widely reported as the girl growing a 'micropenis,' has been garnering a lot of attention, both from the medical community as well as from the common people. Let's take a detailed look at what happened and how. What happened (and how)? A baby girl in Sweden grew an additional member after cuddling with her dad as a newborn. But turns out, this is not the first time this has happened. Swedish pediatric endocrinologists documented a case of a 10‑month‑old female infant whose father had been using testosterone gel to treat low libido (a hormone gel, often prescribed to men suffering from low energy or sex drive, sometimes referred to as the 'manopause'). During routine skin‑to‑skin contact, the infant was repeatedly placed on her father's bare chest. This exposure led to her clitoris lengthening and labia fusing into a scrotum‑like shape, now popularized as a 'micropenis.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo As per Professor Jovanna Dahlgren, a paediatric endocrinology expert who works at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, she's seen parents become 'completely desperate' when they've realized what has actually happened – highlighting the hormonal potency and real danger of secondary exposure around children. The baby's worried parents took her to the doctors when she was 10 months old. Following medical evaluation, blood tests revealed abnormally high testosterone levels in the infant. Once the father ceased exposing her skin to the hormone gel, clinical signs began reversing. Is it… a micropenis? Although the incident has gone viral, being sensationalized as the girl child growing a 'micropenis', the term – in fact – is incorrect, as it only applies to underdeveloped male genitalia. Micropenis, as per studies , is a condition strictly defined in male infants as a stretched penile length more than 2.5 standard deviations below the average – around less than 0.75 inches in newborns. It is typically congenital and linked to hormone deficiencies or genetic syndromes; it does not develop de novo in girls from external testosterone sharing. Understanding micropenis: Causes and treatment Micropenis, which affects approximately 1.5 in 10,000 male births, is usually caused by fetal testosterone deficiency from hormonal or genetic disruptions like hypogonadotropic hypogonadism or Kallmann syndrome. The diagnostic threshold and clinical implications are well‑defined: these boys may require early testosterone therapy to encourage penile growth, ideally within infancy, to improve outcomes. Treatment protocols often involve a carefully monitored short course of testosterone gel or injections. Success varies depending on underlying causes and timing, and psychological support is often vital to address coping and body image concerns during adolescence and adulthood. What happened to the girl then? In terms of the baby girl, she had been repeatedly laid on her father's bare chest so that she could have some skin-to-skin contact with her dad – which is considered a key part of the bonding stage for new parents, who are encouraged to hold their infants against their naked skin. According to the NHS, this allows newborns to 'hear the comforting sound of your heartbeat and voice, which will help calm and relax them'. It also helps regulate your baby's temperature, breathing, and heart rate, as well as build up your baby's immunity to infections. However, the little girl's father had been using a testosterone gel product, which is an artificial version of the male hormone – and that became the bane for the baby girl. After applying the hormone gel, Mayo Clinic explains that fellas should 'allow the skin to air-dry, then cover with clothing to prevent others from coming in contact with the medication on your skin'. But it seems this father missed the memo on this, as he unknowingly laid his little girl down on his chest without realizing he was exposing her to the hormone. However, what happened in Sweden, as per doctors, wasn't an isolated event; according to Professor Jovanna Dahlgren, there have been half a dozen incidents of its kind that she herself is aware of. Speaking to Swedish newspaper Göteborgs-Posten, she urged parents to be more aware of the risks hormone treatments can pose to children. According to MailOnline, the paediatric endocrinology expert said, "I don't think people always understand how potent these treatments are. The parents become completely desperate when they understand what has happened." She also revealed, in another case, a 10-year-old boy developed breasts after being exposed to oestrogen cream his mother was using. Risks of hormone exposure and child health This strange Swedish case shed light on a different hazard: secondary exposure. Testosterone gel, commonly prescribed to men for late‑onset hypogonadism, is absorbed through the skin and remains potent enough to affect a rare condition, causes delayed puberty and small testes, according to the NHS. Studies estimate that just 2–6% of men suffer from late-onset hypogonadism. Dr Channa Jayasena, an endocrinologist at Imperial College London, previously told Sun Health that the NHS is seeing more men who have either started testosterone illegally or have been put on it by private clinics. He said, "Most of these men should never have been on testosterone in the first place", explaining that taking testosterone unnecessarily can increase the risk of blood clots, high blood pressure, and cholesterol. For these men, as per Dr Jayasena, using testosterone is like "putting a plaster over a cut." He added, "It'll mask the symptoms, but in reality, you're still unwell." However, after applying the hormone gel, when adults fail to wash their hands, cover application sites, or avoid contact for hours, children can absorb enough hormone to cause physical changes, even virilization or early puberty. Experts warn users must apply gel to specified areas (shoulders, arms, abdomen), air‑dry before dressing, wash hands thoroughly, and cover treated regions once dry. 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Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Baby girl grows ‘micropenis' from laying on dad's bare chest as doctor make stark warning about parents' medications
'I don't think people always understand how potent these treatments are,' one doctor said of the hormone gel. SHOCK FIND Baby girl grows 'micropenis' from laying on dad's bare chest as doctor make stark warning about parents' medications A BABY girl grew a 'micropenis' after lying on her dad's chest that was covered in a hormone gel. One expert says the bizarre case should serve as a warning to all parents. 2 Testosterone gel can transfer through skin-to-skin contact and affect children (stock photo) Credit: GETTY Swedish doctors said the newborn was accidentally exposed to dangerously high levels of testosterone during skin-to-skin contact. The unidentified father had applied a hormone gel, often prescribed to men suffering from low energy or sex drive, sometimes referred to as the 'manopause'. Soon after, he placed his daughter on his bare chest, unknowingly transferring the drug to her skin. This triggered dramatic changes to her genitals. Her clitoris grew longer, resembling a small penis, and her labia fused into a shape similar to a scrotum. Local media called it a 'micropenis' as they reported warnings from Professor Jovanna Dahlgren, a specialist in paediatric endocrinology at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg. But the term is incorrect, as it only applies to underdeveloped male genitalia. The baby's worried parents took her to doctors when she was 10 months old. Blood tests quickly revealed the cause - dangerously high levels of testosterone. Once the dad stopped accidentally exposing her to the hormone gel, her genitals began to shrink back to normal. Bizarre medical case reports Professor Dahlgren said the case, which happened eight years ago, was one of at least six similar incidents she has seen. Speaking to Swedish newspaper Göteborgs-Posten, she urged parents to be more aware of the risks hormone treatments can pose to children. "I don't think people always understand how potent these treatments are," she said, according to MailOnline. "The parents become completely desperate when they understand what has happened." She said in another case, a 10-year-old boy developed breasts after being exposed to oestrogen cream his mother was using. New popular treatment The warning comes as testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) surges in popularity in the UK, with a growing number of private firms marketing the hormone to men. Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder has previously said TRT 'changed my life'. 2 Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder has taken the hormone replacement therapy Credit: Getty The 61-year-old, who once admitted to 'trying every drug around', now uses testosterone gel to boost libido and energy. Testosterone, which is prescribed on the NHS, is usually reserved for men whose plunging levels aren't lifestyle-related, suggesting they have late-onset hypogonadism. The rare condition causes delayed puberty and small testes, according to the NHS. Studies estimate that just two to six per cent of men suffer from late-onset hypogonadism. Dr Channa Jayasena, an endocrinologist at Imperial College London, previously told Sun Health that the NHS is seeing more men who have either started testosterone illegally or have been put on it by private clinics. "Most of these men should never have been on testosterone in the first place," he said. Taking testosterone unnecessarily can increase the risk of blood clots, high blood pressure, and cholesterol, he added. For these men, using testosterone is like "putting a plaster over a cut," Dr Jayasena said. "It'll mask the symptoms, but in reality, you're still unwell."
