Hormones and gyne

[instantk]

Can you get gyne with normal hormones such testosterone , e2 and prolactin ?

[MammaryMan]

Testosterone can be converted to estradiol via an aromatase enzyme. An aromatase inhibitor like the drug arimidex can halt most of this.  But I have the same question about how breast gland tissue can grow. I and others in my prostate cancer support group have seen their breasts grow on taking Avodart, which is a drug that prevents the conversion of testosterone into the much more potent dihydrotestosterone. Also the prostate cancer drug bicalutamide seems to promote breast growth.
On the other hand, there are men who have taken these drugs but have no breast growth. I'm looking for answers.

[instantk]

DHT would be a good thing in preventing gyne?

[spinwindy]

I'm no doctor but I do know this, everybody reacts differentl to meds. If you look at your mum and any sisters if you have them you may well find that if they are big breasted you yourself will have a higher chance of getting some unwanted development when taking any meds that affect your hormonal balance.

[headheldhigh01]

where's hypo when you need him 

[Paa_Paw]

HHH, I have not heard from Hypo in years.  If we cannot find someone like him we need a good Endocrinologist among our Doctors.

Gynecomastia in early puberty is thought to result when the Hormones are all out of balance and the condition is self limiting. The problem is not really noticed until it is well established and by then the hormones have normalized.

Ironically, Some men use steroids and Testosterone in an effort to overcome perceived problems and they make more. When the bodies systems detect a surplus of Testosterone the surplus is converted into estrogen and the testes are signaled to reduce their output. Meaning that taking Testosterone can actually cause Gynecomastia.

Balancing ones Hormones is not a do-it-yourself job; it requires regular lab work and the careful follow up of an Endocrinologist.