Doctors Visit

[Justagirl💃]

Went to a urologist today to get things moving regarding fertility. I honestly thought it would just be a what brings you in today here’s a cup leave it on the shelf when you’re done type visit.
Not so much. Very much a drop your pants and examine things. Honestly have never been more embarrassed during a dr visit.
I also was honest on the patient form regarding breast development under the endocrine issues or history and such. Which warranted him to do a breast exam. Given his inspection of both top and bottom things seemed normal and healthy but he ordered on top of a hormonal panel a mammogram. I never had one and not too much of a fan of the idea. I’ve been confident of my issues overall but today just kind of as a man in late 30s was very embarrassing. Sorry if not relevant to things here just kind of had to vent

Mammograms are not that bad 'normally'. 
Of course the last one I had they made me wait almost 4 hours "until they could have 2 technicians in the room with me."

They never did explain why. 

[Parity]

Went to a urologist today... just kind of as a man in late 30s was very embarrassing. Sorry if not relevant to things here just kind of had to vent

Firstly, you may feel embarrassed and that's okay.  For peace of mind Dr.'s have seen it all and I'm sure it wasn't for him.  Your young yet and I feel as you age as I have you just won't care.  It's not a big deal except to you.  You will get beyond that.  Allow the time.

Next, never feel sorry for for sharing your feelings on how the day went or how your breast have impacted you today.  That's why we are here.  To help each other through these issues.  You will be fine.

[AlfaQ]

I have a blood test tomorrow and my goal is to go wearing a bra. It's with a female nurse so should be less anxiety provoking. 

[Zaphod B]

I have a blood test tomorrow and my goal is to go wearing a bra. It's with a female nurse so should be less anxiety provoking.

I have started wearing a bra to doctor's appointments.  They have seen it before and the reason for wearing it is easy to explain if anybody asks, which they probably won't.  When they use a stethoscope, they just go right over the bra the same as they would do with a woman.  it is a good way to build your confidence.  I have been wearing one every day for several years and seldom leave the house without one.  Once you get used to it, you will never go back.

[AlfaQ]

Wore a black sports for today's blood test.  Quite a compressive  bra but the outline of the  straps and underband where  definitely visible through my shirt but I don't think the nurse even noticed.  That's another step forward for me. 

[Sophie]

In my experience, the doctors, nurses and MAs or any other medical professional don't care. 

I've worn a bra to every medical appointment since I was sixteen years old. I can say this because that's how old I was when my mother said that my gynecomastia was severe enough that I had to start wearing a bra full time. 

They might not care, however, that doesn't mean that you may not have a reaction from them. I have had some that I can read their expressions or body language that indicate a surprise 😮. 

We don't see a lot of men at the Breast Care Center. We do see enough of them. All of the staff has been through "sensitivity training" which covers gynecomastia and trans issues. We do still have some old biddy's who resist the fact that some men have breasts and transgender women have breasts and they deserve the same respect and care for their breasts as genetic women. Those two ladies should just retire anyway 😌. EVERYONE else is very accepting and especially Jessica, our surgeon encourages those men who have breasts to seek a radical mastectomy as a last resort due to the risks involved. 

❤️Sophie❤️

[Parity]

Sophie,  
  Thanks for that.  Sometimes I need to be reminded myself that this is not life threatening and no further action need be taken other than normal well being care.

[Sophie]

You're welcome, hun 😘!