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Offline Dudewithboobs

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My NP hasn't said much or recommended anything. When I first began going to her, she looked at my files my GP sent over as he retired and she noticed gynecomastia on the near last report with my GP. She simply asked if it's still an issue or concern and when I confirmed she just gave me a general lay down over the shirt breast exam and ordered ultrasound to confirm things and they did. 
She just asked if it is painful or bothersome. I told her no, mainly out of concern of sounding stupid and insecure. She ordered labs and had me go to a urologist. Where they confirmed hormonal imbalance was due to testicular failure leading to primary adult hypogonadism. We tried therapy's and inhibitors and things never worked and eventually got tired of the bills and pharmacy and just quit. 
I have a general appointment for a lingering cough and chest pains not related to breasts, friday. And am curious if it's worth bringing up the continuation of growth. Last time I seen her I was a mild B cup, am now a full C cup. I trust she won't address anything or do anything unless I bring it up or complain about it. To respect the patient type thing. But with others here noting your's wrote your wife a letter. Would you care to share what they wrote, how it got brought up, and any insight for someone whos just embarrassed to talk to their NP about it?

My NP is early 40s I'm 39, so the age closeness makes me just not as secure as I wish I was when talking abotu this area with her. 

Offline WPW717

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Personally I would recommend some further testing to see if the overall HPAG Axis is skewed. That’s how I got the last set of docs to climb out of their silos. The hardest part was to get some serial readings to see a trend. 

This led to discovery of a cranial tumor that also caused breast development. In addition to a merge imbalance in T/E ratio.
Regards, Bob

Offline Dudewithboobs

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Thanks! I'll look in to that and get some more education on it before friday. 

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My NP hasn't said much or recommended anything. When I first began going to her, she looked at my files my GP sent over as he retired and she noticed gynecomastia on the near last report with my GP. She simply asked if it's still an issue or concern and when I confirmed she just gave me a general lay down over the shirt breast exam and ordered ultrasound to confirm things and they did.
She just asked if it is painful or bothersome. I told her no, mainly out of concern of sounding stupid and insecure. She ordered labs and had me go to a urologist. Where they confirmed hormonal imbalance was due to testicular failure leading to primary adult hypogonadism. We tried therapy's and inhibitors and things never worked and eventually got tired of the bills and pharmacy and just quit.
I have a general appointment for a lingering cough and chest pains not related to breasts, friday. And am curious if it's worth bringing up the continuation of growth. Last time I seen her I was a mild B cup, am now a full C cup. I trust she won't address anything or do anything unless I bring it up or complain about it. To respect the patient type thing. But with others here noting your's wrote your wife a letter. Would you care to share what they wrote, how it got brought up, and any insight for someone whos just embarrassed to talk to their NP about it?

My NP is early 40s I'm 39, so the age closeness makes me just not as secure as I wish I was when talking abotu this area with her.
I can only share my journey.  Once I was diagnosed with Gyne, I had really no options at 61 years old. Live with it.  His PA suggested support.  She wrote a note to my wife.  I was only a 42B.  She bought life vests. Clearly, they did not work.  Over the years, I have just moved to sports bras and spaghetti uni bras.  They give a show of pecks, rather than boobs. 

The most important is to deal with this together.  We have, and life is short.  I hope you that keep the love that we have for 54 year.

As aside, I know that breast cancer is rare in men.  Still, it can happen.  I get a mammogram every two years.   


Offline Dudewithboobs

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Thanks I wear pullovers primarily. They give my chest a nice solid look more than rounded and projected but still drape off my chest as they’ve grown. Never really thought a medical professional would legitimately write a note for a man to be valid in wearing a bra. I feel that’s a golden ticket 


 

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