My doctors don't understand gyno

[Hydrophile]

I have mild, lump type pubescent gyno, which makes my nipples puffy and awful. The right side is obviously worse than the left when felt. I went to an endocrinologist a few months ago about my issues and was told I have hardly anything there and that I had a "completely normal amount of breast tissue". She also mentioned that the smaller side was worse than the larger side which baffled me. She gave me orders for an ultrasound and I convinced her to give me a tamoxifen prescription to attempt to reverse it.

The "breast specialist" doctor doing the ultrasound told me that the left side had a very small amount of gyno and the right had nothing based on a small dark spot he saw on the left side. I asked him what all the fatty tissue was and why my nipple was puffy and he claimed "it is a normal amount of breast tissue and will probably go away in a few months". (I've had this since I was 14)

Am I misunderstanding what gyno is or are these doctors idiots? Based on my understand, if it looks like gyno and feels like gyno it's gyno. What else would it be.

BF 8-9%, 185lbs, 73.25"

[Mr.BB]

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[solit1ea]

I'm in the same boat as you OP. I've had mine since I was 14 as well, however strangely enough, mine was off and on for about 7 years until it "stuck" with me, but only on my left nipple. I've explained this to Dr.'s and they seem to believe that I've been on the "juice"; which is not true considering I've never taken anything other than your basics: Multis, fish oils, CLA, Glucosamine, Calcium, Vit D, and then your proteins, creatines, and pre-workouts.

I was a fat kid growing up, so I suspect it was due to that and rapidly losing weight in my teens (hormonal imbalance?). Mine, as far as I know, is irreversible by meds and surgery is the only option (based off of what I've read and what others with similar issues told me-- due to having it for so long). I know what surgery isn't covered by insurance UNLESS the doctors can code it as a medical need. However, I have found a Dr that I can stand without them falsely accusing me. Which for the record, wouldn't bother me IF i was using.

It's sucked for me, psychologically. I won't take my shirt off around the public, I've stopped doing shows bc I can see it in the pictures, and it makes me feel like a pudge even though I know I'm not.

You said you've had it since you were 14, have you experienced the whole off and on thing I mentioned? It seemed like for me that it would show up for a few months to a year, and then one day disappear for about the same length!

Anyone got any opinions/suggestions for us?

[Hydrophile]

Photo plz

[Hydrophile]

I'm in the same boat as you OP. I've had mine since I was 14 as well, however strangely enough, mine was off and on for about 7 years until it "stuck" with me, but only on my left nipple. I've explained this to Dr.'s and they seem to believe that I've been on the "juice"; which is not true considering I've never taken anything other than your basics: Multis, fish oils, CLA, Glucosamine, Calcium, Vit D, and then your proteins, creatines, and pre-workouts.

I was a fat kid growing up, so I suspect it was due to that and rapidly losing weight in my teens (hormonal imbalance?). Mine, as far as I know, is irreversible by meds and surgery is the only option (based off of what I've read and what others with similar issues told me-- due to having it for so long). I know what surgery isn't covered by insurance UNLESS the doctors can code it as a medical need. However, I have found a Dr that I can stand without them falsely accusing me. Which for the record, wouldn't bother me IF i was using.

It's sucked for me, psychologically. I won't take my shirt off around the public, I've stopped doing shows bc I can see it in the pictures, and it makes me feel like a pudge even though I know I'm not.

You said you've had it since you were 14, have you experienced the whole off and on thing I mentioned? It seemed like for me that it would show up for a few months to a year, and then one day disappear for about the same length!

Anyone got any opinions/suggestions for us?

They never fully disappeared but they did substantially shrink for a few months at a time when I was younger.

Read this if you haven't yet. I'm on tamoxifen right now but it will be a while before I can decide if it's working or not. Stop Using Aromatase Inhibitors to Reverse gynecomastia! SERM's Only!

[The living]

I had lumps and minor lactation. Then i took Arimidex and it went away

[solit1ea]

They never fully disappeared but they did substantially shrink for a few months at a time when I was younger.

Read this if you haven't yet. I'm on tamoxifen right now but it will be a while before I can decide if it's working or not. Stop Using Aromatase Inhibitors to Reverse gynecomastia! SERM's Only!

Interesting read. I will keep that in mind. However, I do fear that for having it as long as I have (almost 15 years), that it won't go away with just this. But, let me know how it goes please and I may have to go that route as well.

[Hydrophile]

I had lumps and minor lactation. Then i took Arimidex and it went away

How long did you have gyno? What was your dosage?

Interesting read. I will keep that in mind. However, I do fear that for having it as long as I have (almost 15 years), that it won't go away with just this. But, let me know how it goes please and I may have to go that route as well.

These studies show that it has worked on pubescent gyno as well as gyno in ~30YO men. I'm not sure how long they had it for though.

Beneficial effects of raloxifene and tamoxifen in the treatment of pubertal gynecomastia. - PubMed - NCBI

Management of physiological gynaecomastia with tamoxifen. - PubMed - NCBI

I will be sure to report back. I've been on it for just under a month.

[Bonaparte]

Gyno involves a lump/gland directly beneath the areola. You may just have puffy nipples. Can't tell without squeezing them (no, I don't make house calls).

Also, you're nowhere near 8-9% BF based on what I can see.

[Hydrophile]

Gyno involves a lump/gland directly beneath the areola. You may just have puffy nipples. Can't tell without squeezing them (no, I don't make house calls).

Also, you're nowhere near 8-9% BF based on what I can see.

Definitely have lumps. No question about that. This is why these doctors are confusing me.

Ya probably my crappy calipers and I haven't check in a while. Also I'm pretty bloated right now.

[Hydrophile]

What BF would you say I am?

[Hydrophile]

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Check this out. If Tamoxifen doesn't work I'll be going here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OvJhs7_mTc

[Ashop]

I have mild, lump type pubescent gyno, which makes my nipples puffy and awful. The right side is obviously worse than the left when felt. I went to an endocrinologist a few months ago about my issues and was told I have hardly anything there and that I had a "completely normal amount of breast tissue". She also mentioned that the smaller side was worse than the larger side which baffled me. She gave me orders for an ultrasound and I convinced her to give me a tamoxifen prescription to attempt to reverse it.

The "breast specialist" doctor doing the ultrasound told me that the left side had a very small amount of gyno and the right had nothing based on a small dark spot he saw on the left side. I asked him what all the fatty tissue was and why my nipple was puffy and he claimed "it is a normal amount of breast tissue and will probably go away in a few months". (I've had this since I was 14)

Am I misunderstanding what gyno is or are these doctors idiots? Based on my understand, if it looks like gyno and feels like gyno it's gyno. What else would it be.

BF 8-9%, 185lbs, 73.25"

See another doctor or two until you find one that understands your concerns or needs.