Gynecomastia

Question: Gynecomastia? I have reciently been diagnosed with gynecomastia (male development of female breasts) and have been told that I have B cup breasts. I can't afford surgery, but I have accepted my breasts. One thing I want to know is should I wear a bra for support?

Answer: i guess if they really bother you like with running and stuff then yeah you should try something or even to prevent sagging the skin

Question: gynecomastia? has anyone had surgery for gynecomastia? If so, how much did it cost?

Answer: call 1-800-541-3183 this place can help u. Some men have a condition called gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement. When the size of the male breasts can be reduced through diet, the condition can be treated through liposuction (when the breast enlargement is simply the result of fatty tissue) or breast reduction surgery. In male breast reduction surgery, the surgeon makes an incision along the lower outside edge of the areola. The surgeon then removes excess tissue from the area below the areola, reshapes the breast, and sutures the skin. The nipples usually remain attached to their blood vessels and nerves, which helps to maintain their sensitivity to touch. For certain patients with extremely large breasts, however, the surgeon may need to reposition the nipples and areola, which can result in a loss of sensation in the nipple and areola. As noted earlier, for patients whose breast size is caused solely by excessive fat tissue, the surgeon can sometimes reduce the size with liposuction alone, which minimizes the risks of scarring and loss of sensitivity. Male breast reduction surgery can be performed in a hospital, outpatient surgery center, or office-based surgical suite. In most cases, the patient will be sedated with general anesthesia. The surgery usually lasts between one and two hours. After surgery, most patients experience swelling, bruises, and tenderness in their chests for a few days or more. Most patients can get back to work in one to three days. Part of the overall process, but particularly the recovery process and particularly for teenaged boys who've had the surgery, may involve addressing the psychological aspects of gynecomastia.

Question: Whats the difference between Gynecomastia and PseudoGynecomastia? what's the difference between Gynecomastia and PseudoGynecomastia, and how can it be determined?

Answer: Gynecomastia is where the breast are mostly created by glands, hormones, and more fibrous. The Pseudogynecomastia is mostly created by fatty tissue and is much easier to treat by diet and exercise. (This is what people call "Man boobs").

Question: How do you tell if you have gynecomastia? I have been told that if you can squeeze your chest and it's soft, it's just fat. If there is something hard under the nipple, it's gynecomastia. Can you please tell me a way to self test gynecomastia.

Answer: You're actually right...you squeeze each breast separately & if it felt hard then it's gynecomastia (actual breast tissues with glands) but if it's just soft like any part of your body with fat then it's just fat. Besides, you should check the reason behind your gynecomastia to make you suspect in the 1st place (like liver cirrhosis, if you're taking spironolactone diuretic, thyrotoxicosis, kidney failure....etc)

Question: Can gynecomastia cause a clear sticky nipple discharge? I know that gynecomastia is normal in teenage boys, but what about a clear and somewhat sticky kind of discharge that comes along with it if you squeeze the nipple? Please help me!

Answer: Whoever told you that gynecomastia is normal in teenage boys or otherwise is misinformed. You have too much estrogen in your system. A male discharging milk from his breasts or any other type of discharge from his nipples is NOT normal either. Go see your physician.

Question: How can you get rid of gynecomastia naturally? I'm 15, 17% body fat so i'm not overweight, yet i still have gynecomastia which is pretty awkward at times. They show whenever i'm not wearing a baggy shirt How can i get rid of it without surgery or whatnot?

Answer: I've seen BODYBUILDERS who really WORKED out to GET RID of their GYNECOMASTIA. But actually, it still showed. SURGERY's the best CHOICE you have.

Question: Who has gynecomastia? How do you learn to accept it and deal with it? I have gynecomastia. And it SUCKS! Its so embarassing and it limits you to certain clothes you can wear. I just bought a compression shirt. It works good but it shows the thick seams in the front and the back under a regular t-shirt. Is there anway to address this problem? And how do you guys accept this condition and learn to deal with it? It doesn't seem like it's possible. Please don't be cruel. Thanks!

Answer: I do hope you know what causes this to happen. My son had it too and people thought that it was from being overweight. When he was younger the kids were so mean to him about it too. How he accepted this especially when the kids were making a joke out of him would be to turn it around and then laugh too. He decided that if he was to become the one that made people laugh with him then they'd stop laughing at him. Well, within that same year it worked. Everyone thought he was cool and liked to be around so they could be in on all the laughs and fun too. He then got into high school and decided to start lifting weights. By the end of freshman year he was so strong and lifting all the time. No one wanted to laugh at him then either. He practiced at being fast along with strength was an even better way of living. He joined the football and track team while keeping his GPA well enough for a college grant. He went and studied computer networking and now works for IBM. He's married with 2 little girls to a beauty. They can go anywhere that IBM is in the USA too. Please take from any page of his life. I'm sure he'd be the first to offer if he knew he could help someone like him. BTW- His love affair of rebuilding and showing mustang cars came true with a ribbon before he gave it up for a family life. I know this might sound like it's too good to be true, but it did and I'm so proud. You can have a life like this too. Just take what you have and do the best that you can. Life gives you what you make out of it. Please do your best in everything. If and when things get you down then take some time to get over it, but don't take too long. Remember to always surround yourself with people that want to be with you too. You'll soon learn to know the difference between the two. Then you'll be happy with the person it effects most in the world and that's you.

Question: How can i get rid of my gynecomastia without taking any herbal medication,suplements,or doing surgery? im 14 and i have gynecomastia. its probably caused by the imbalance of hormones in my body. i have nipples that stick out and i have a hard lump underneath my nipples. ive had this for about 2 years now. are there any excircises i can do to get rid of this. and is there any way,naturally, i can get my hormones balanced,without taking any kind of medicine or herbs,or surgery?please help. thanks!

Answer: Do a lot of cardio and fat burning exercises, and exercise your chest muscles. I was unlucky enough to have gynecomastia only on the left side of my chest so it looked like I had one boob. After doing a lot of running/bike riding and eating properly I slimmed down a lot and while it's still there it's not as prominent as when I was overweight.

Question: What is the treatment for small sized gynecomastia other than surgery? I am a 29 yr old, slim and healthy male,I seem to have gynecomastia. My chest contour from the front is flat and well rounded. But from the side, it looks like i have puffy nipples .Hence from the side, the entire chest contour looks pointed, gently coming to a point at the nipple itself. The region around the nipple is very soft and tender, looking like fat deposit. So please advice if there are any treatments for same and the places that i can get them treated.

Answer: Hi there, it is not "for you" to make a surgical diagnosis...okay ? leave it to an experienced general surgeon... let him see whether it is really gynaecomastia or only mere adipose deposits.... and let him decide the treatment..if at all it is needed...okay ? best wishes...

Question: How do i know if i have gynecomastia or just chest fat because iam over wieght? Idk if they are gynecomastia or there just big because iam overwieght and iam 16 and i wieght 190 and i run 1hr everyday and and do push ups. If i keep doing this excersice will it help me?

Answer: Have your body fat percentage taken. If you are above 15% then cut back on fat and carb calories to get leaner. If you are below 15% body fat then you aren't going to lose much more fat from your chest and may need a little medical procedure to reduce the size of your nips.

Question: How do i tell my parents i have Gynecomastia? I am 17 and ever sense i was 14 i have had Gynecomastia. My nipples are puffy. I want to get the Gynecomastia surgery because it is ruining my life! I dont ever take my shirt off in front of people dont go swimming hate changing in front of people. The worst part is i want to join the Army after High School and dont want to have this condition when im in there. So how can I tell my parent i just dont talk about this stuff with them.

Answer: you need to sit them down just the 3 of you and say that you have a problem and thats what it is. Be very calm about it and if they really care about you then they will get you to a dr asap and get this fixed, also let them know how hard it is for you on a daily basis, please email me and let me know how this goes

Question: Does gynecomastia cause a decrease in testosterone or an increase in estrogen? I'm really wondering if the condition causes some sort of change in the body chemistry for males, especially in terms of sex drive or testosterone levels. I had gynecomastia when I was a child, but had plastic surgery to cover it, and I notice that many males at my age simply had more competitive drive and anger issues than I ever did. Of course, it could be upbringing as well, but this idea just piqued my curiosity. Thank you in advance for your answers!

Answer: Actually it's not the condition that causes the flux in hormones but the hormones that bring on Gynecomastia. When estrogen levels rise, men are more inclined to getting Gynecomastia. Yes it can decrease sex drive as well.

Question: How can I convince my parents to let me get gynecomastia removal surgery? I've had hormonal gynecomastia since I was 10 and I'm 17 now, and I've seen no improvement. I tried asking my parents to let me have surgery for it but they just laughed at me. How can I convince them?

Answer: Have you tried discussing this with your doctor? Could you still outgrow it? If it is unlikely that your gynecomastia will go away on its own, try to arrange a meeting with your doctor and your parents. I can imagine that it's emotionally and socially difficult to be 17 and have gynecomastia. From what I've heard, the surgery is a quite straightforward procedure and has a very positive impact on the patients' well-being.

Question: What charity can help me with my Gynecomastia or self image problem? I have Gynecomastia, it is a condition of large female like breasts on a male body. This is not caused by excessive weight in my case as I weight 165 lbs and am 6 ft tall..the weight problem one is callsed Psudo-Gynecomastia because it isn't really gynecomastia. I was wondering who I can get help from to have surgery or help my self image. I don't get involved in social activity or have a job because I used to be teased in school all the time which caused me to go into hiding for years. I am 24 now still living at home and can't find anyone to help me, I don't know what to do. I tried to force myself to get over it but I can't, I did wear an ace bandage to compress them flat and that gave me a large confidence boost but those are so uncomfortable to wrap around me. I just wish to look like a normal male, any ideas? I Know certain conditions or drug use can cause this, I have never taken drugs and I am not sure if I have a bad liver or hyper thyroid but this is what I am wondering, what charity can help me as I do not have money. I have researched the condition for several years, I know plastic surgery can solve it but thats like $5000 or so which I do not have, I've tried talking to charities before they just ignore me. I wrote to Oprah and she ignored me, I wrote to dr phil and he ignored me, I have no insurance this is why I am seeking charity help. Sorry I did not make this clear before =\

Answer: maybe u take certain drug which causing this problem...from what i know some drug can give this condition your having...u should check your hormones level for testosterone and estrogen with doctor...

Question: How should I get rid of my gynecomastia? I am 18 6'3 and am very cut and 174lbs. I lift and workout daily and have had gynecomastia since I was 13. Im guessing that it will not go away like my doctor said and I am wondering what my options are except surgery.

Answer: I saw a video about it. I think I have a small case of it. It said the only way to get rid of it is surgery. Many poeple that have it, if they work their pecs out a lot the muscle will build underneath it and make it more noticable through T-Shirts and clothing. I wish I could get surgery but there's still a small chance I'm still growing and losign some weight so I still have time.

Question: How can i tell if i have gynecomastia or just manboobs? I am not really overweight and im 14, can anyone tell me if i have gynecomastia or manboobs? How can I find out without going to the doctor?

Answer: It's the same thing. Now, I'm going to tell you cause I'm a retired nurse and the mother of 3 grown sons. As soon as all of my boys hit "testostrone city", they got little "boobs". By the time they were 16-17, the boobs go away. You're just in a hormone flux. So, you can do what my kids did, wear a cotton t-shirt under everything(which is in style now) and keep them loose, or just ignore it and notice that all the other guys have them too. They will go away unless you get very overweight. Good luck, honey. Godloveya.

Question: How can i get rid of gynecomastia? I've been suffering from gynecomastia a couple years and i want to be done with it. Is there anyway i can get rid of gynecomastia in as little time as possible and permanently!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated

Answer: i have answer man: Eat the food which will make ur body alkaline for eg:, drink mor watr with lemon in that.. i'm too started if you want to contact me mail me [email protected]. I have so many rsearch on that alkalin food i'll tell you.. and gynomastia too I have natural remedies for gynoecomastia

Question: How much does a Gynecomastia surgery cost? Please could anyone tell me how much does a surgery for Gynecomastia cost? I've had it since three years and its not going away at all. Also, do you know any other treatment without surgery? Thanks

Answer: Since you have undergone surgery before, I suggest you go back to your surgeon and find out the reason behind your current situation. Is it due to still have remaining glandular tissue or just new fat tissue? There are some non-surgical treatments but only applicable to selective cases, ie. pseudo-gynecomastia. If your gynecomastia is due to excess fat, you may want to try some workouts, ie. DB bench press and other chest exercises. Adjust your diet. You may want to try tumeric and more alkaline food.

Question: Can aromatase inhibitor help me get rid of my male gynecomastia? Im 15 years old and I have gynecomastia since I was 13 and I wanted to know if aromatase inhibitor could help me with my problem.I was fat then shedded all those pounds.I got a check up and the doctor said It will go away on its own yeah right Im young I wanna do things like go swimming and stuff.

Answer: you can try breast reduction surgery. It;s actually very common in men

Question: How much does Gynecomastia surgery cost in Malaysia ? Hi, i've had gynecomastia since the age 10 and 14 years later, i've finally decided to go ahead with surgery. As the cost could be a huge hindrance, would appreciate if anyone has any idea how much such an operation would cost in Malaysia ? Thanks folks

Answer: Gynecomastia surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her breast reduction, tummy tuck and facelift surgery in India by the company called Tour2india4health Consultants .The Price for the surgery she paid in India was very less. She paid 30% of the cost she was quoted in America. Tour2india4health Consultants is very famous in India. They arrange cosmetic and plastic surgery for foreigners in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low price, as the breast reduction, tummy tuck, facelift and other cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star. http://www.tour2india4health.com Hope this helps.