Why do girls have prominent Adam's apples?

Some girls nowadays have prominent Adam's apples, which makes them feel very nervous. Some girls even doubt whether they are men or simply dress up as men. In fact, it is not a big problem for girls to have a prominent Adam's apple, and you should not have any absurd idea that it is because you have too much male hormones. It is actually a very normal phenomenon for a girl to have a sudden Adam's apple. A detailed explanation is given below.

The human throat is composed of 11 pieces of cartilage as a support, the most important and largest of which is called the thyroid cartilage. The laryngeal cartilage begins to develop when the fetus is two months old, but the growth of laryngeal cartilage basically stops from the age of five or six to puberty. The thyroid cartilage is the same size in children, regardless of gender. After entering puberty, the secretion of male androgen increases, the upper end of the anterior horn of the thyroid cartilage plate rapidly enlarges, and protrudes forward to form the Adam's apple. At the same time, the laryngeal cavity is significantly enlarged, almost 6 times that of a newborn. This turns the boy's originally clear childish voice into a deep and strong adult voice. This male sexual characteristic is caused by the androgen testosterone secreted by the testicles. Although normal female ovaries also produce a small amount of testosterone, it is only 5% of that of men, so women's Adam's apples are generally not noticeably prominent.

So, why do some girls have prominent Adam’s apples? According to research, there are roughly the following reasons:

One is genetic factors

The growth and development characteristics of the parents, such as height, weight, facial features, and of course the size of the Adam's apple, will be passed on to the next generation.

Second, endocrine disorders

It is mainly due to endocrine dysfunction. The dominant sex hormone in women's bodies is estrogen, and the content of androgen is very small. However, if endocrine disorders are caused by internal diseases, such as pituitary tumors, ovarian dysfunction, etc., the androgen content in the body will increase relatively, and masculine manifestations such as prominent Adam's apple, hoarse voice and excessive hair will appear. At the same time, some characteristics that women should have will not be obvious.

The third is weight loss

For women who are too thin, the fat and muscle tissue in the front of the neck are underdeveloped, and the Adam's apple will appear to protrude forward. Most girls have a prominent Adam's apple, which is just a manifestation of their developmental process. If there are no other abnormal signs, it should be normal.

However, if a girl has a prominent Adam's apple, it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up. If it is caused by endocrine disorders, it needs treatment and it can be cured. It is also necessary to check whether there are tumors in the reproductive system and whether there are any diseases in the adrenal cortex. In addition, a very small number of young girls still have male testicles in their bodies, which is medically known as hermaphroditism. This type of patient will affect both gender characteristics and fertility.

If your Adam's apple is prominent, you can pay proper attention to your diet and health and do some appropriate exercise. Don't lose weight blindly, because it is not caused by obesity or other reasons. As you exercise more and your body becomes more symmetrical and plump, your Adam's apple will become less prominent. In short, if you are a girl with a prominent Adam's apple, don't be nervous, and don't be blind.