Can it recede?

[coast]

Hello there first time poster here.
I've think i've had some slight gynecomastia since I was around 13, i'm 24 now.  I can feel lumps under each nipple and some sort of mass.
(Will possibly upload some pictures later)

The question I have is, can gynecomastia recede? Completely, partly or in any way?

The reason I'm asking this is I have seen a marked difference in my chest since around 6 months ago. Gradually I have felt that there is less mass under my chest.
 I have been undertaking a decent fitness regime (2/3 gym sessions a week with lots of cardio and some weights)+ press ups and sit ups. I am generally quite fit and have lost a bit of weight, although I was never heavy to begin with (10 stone, which translates to 140 pounds). Could it be that the exercise, especially the chest weights are burning chest fat and thus the gyne isn't receding itself, rather the fat around the chest is burning off?  Is it likely that doing rigourous weight training will only push any existing gyne forward?

I've also been eating better, and taking vitamin suppliments daily, namely, zinc and vitamin c. I have read the reports of zinc online and its supposed effect on gyne but also read that this was nonsense. Could the vitamins have any effect on any gynecomastia that is there? I have also read articles promoting the use of turmeric in burning chest fat- is there is anyone who can verify this?

Finally, is there any chance that my hormones are levelling out, even at this late stage and only now the testosterone is counteracting the symptoms of too much eostrogen (e.g. the gynecomastia)


Any answers or genral comments to my post would be greatly appreciated! Cheers

[Raider Fan]

Welcome to the forum, coast.

Gyne can, and usually does, go away in young boys.  But if you're 24 and can feel lumps/mass underneath your nipples, then in all probability, it's not going to simply go away.  Nor will losing weight or exercising improve it.  Losing weight can help the overall appearance of the chest in men who are overweight, but if you've got established gland underneath that has been there for several years, the only legitimate way to "cure" the problem is surgery. 

Look for a board certified plastic surgeon, preferably one who specializes in correcting gyne.  Try to visit 2 or 3 surgeons, and choose the one that gives you the most confidence after viewing a variety of before/after pics of their former patients. 

[coast]

Thanks for your reply Raider Fan.

I do understand that at 24 the gyne is generally seen as being there for life. However I just wondered if there had been any instances of someones gynecomastia disappearing completely, even at this late stage? Or at least receding?

Can an shed any light on the use of the vitamin zinc to regulate hormone levels?

[joltera]

Zinc is definitely necessary for the production of testosterone. This may be a coincidence, but I changed my diet to high protein high zinc, and I suddenly my entire body started to get hairier. I'm 22 so I should have passed puberty but I'm thinking maybe I had a deficiency, or maybe just a slow biological clock. Unfortunately, either way I don't think this will have any effect on your gyncomastia whatsoever.  

[coast]

Thanks for your reply. I am still noticing what I hope to be receding gynecomastia. My chest looks noticeably better since 6-7 months ago. I have improved my diet (including vitamins daily), Hit the gym 3-4 times a week also been taking around 40mg of Zinc daily. There is still mass on my chest but its not as big as it once was (still got puffy nips though, it is mainly from the side of my chest that you notice slightly pointy nipples due to the tissue.
I feel great right now after the changes I've made and hope this continues to improve the shape of my chest.