Young Men's Health
I am male and I started puberty 2 years ago, and lately I noticed that my voice can’t reach the middle-high notes when singing or humming. Instead, there is a period of silence and random pitched sounds coming from my vocal cords. Is this normal? If so, when will I be able to get back to those notes again?During puberty the “voice box” (medical term= larynx) gets bigger and the “voice cords” become longer. This is normal and happens to both girls and guys but the temporary voice … read more
Articles Tagged: adam’s apple
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What is an “Adam’s apple”?
An Adam’s apple refers to a bump or bulge in the front of a person’s neck. Both guys and girls have them but they are larger in guys. During puberty … read more
What’s the point of an adams apple?
The “Adam’s Apple” is made up of the thyroid cartilage which surrounds the larynx, or voice box. During puberty in males, the larynx grows (causing the male voice to lower) … read more