My nipples aren't out yet? Is this bad?

I am a 16 yr old girl. I will turn 17. My nipples aren't out yet. My right boob has a bit of nipple development but left one has shown no signs of nipples!
I am scared. Is this bad? When is the apt time for nipples to grow? I am so scared. I hope its nothing to worry about. But pls tell me is this bad?
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Okay. Now I know. It's called "inverted nipples". Now , is that bad?
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  • Omg at the stupid ass answers from some guys. Useless donkeys.

    I believe what you have are inverted nipples. Have you eaten a lot of fatty hormone injected chicken your entire life? This happened to my cousin. He ate a Shit ton of hormone injected animal products and his physical maturity was so delayed. He still hat inverted nipples when we were 16 or 17 whereas mine was already fully developed. He also hadn't started growing hairs either at that age, so his mom took him to the doc and he had to undergo hormonal therapy yo make his hormones normal again. So if you see other signs of delayed maturity, definitely go to the doc.

    • Is that a problem? Like can't that normally be okay? What I mean is without doctors or anything like that?

    • And yes I have had tons of chicken... :P But rn I'm really worried, I don't want this to be an issue though... I don't want to be going to hospital... I just want this to be cured normally Can this get back to normal if I lose weight?

    • It's not about weight. My cousin was of normal weight. Like I said, if you see other signs of delayed puberty, even subtle signs, don't wait to consult a doctor. Ex: no hair on your pits and pubic area? Menstruation?

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  • I didn't know nipples grew I just thought they were there and grew bigger as you grew up. If you're that worried try going to the doctor they can tell you for sure

  • Your nipple hasn't grown? Sweetie you're born with both nipples. The thing that can grow during puberty is the aereola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple.

    • As I said, now i know what is the name, it is inverted nipples

    • Well I can't see any updates from the home page.

    • But I did... try refreshing... :)

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  • it's not normal, at this age, your development might be considered as delayed maturation. I don't know exactly what do you mean about "they aren't out yet", so i can't confirm that you have a problem. But if you worry about it, go to see a doctor.

    • It's very small. That's what I mean. Small.

    • if it's only an "inverted nipple" then it's not a big problem. in some cases it can be back to normal spontaneously when you have a kid. Or you could pull it out manually, maybe you should try it.

    • But I feel something isn't right when you say that your nipples are really small. Please check out "the tanner stage of growth" at your age, you should reach stage 3 or 4. If you don't reach that stage, go to see a doctor as soon as possible.

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  • Uhhh, maybe get in a cold room or flick them? everyone has nipples... unless they were surgically removed...

    • Nipples like girls have. I have it on right boob but not on left... is this bad?

    • Well, like what do you mean? you always have/had nipples... Like is it big like it's not hard? or what?

    • Not grown properly. It's like very immature

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  • you have to go to the doctors immediately! your nipples should already be out !

    • My right boob has one. But left hasn't got a proper one

    • just pulling your strings kid, you're most likely fine! if you are really that concerned asked your mom? or ask her to ask your doctor or just go see the doctor

  • Aside from some of the comments down below, you are in perfect (boob) health.

  • Everyone is different i don't think there is any health issue. If u have any doubt consult your doctor and give your mind some relaxation. Otherwise you will think about it everyday, every night.

  • Only a visual "problem" there is nothing wrong with it :)

    • Thank you *)

  • Time to get some tweezers

  • its called inverted nipples, and its not bad. dont worry

  • don't worry, its ok

  • Everybody has it in a different way

  • i mean im pretty sure you should see a doctor in my opinion