picture and advice for severe gyne

[wasatchm]

oh, yes I did get my hormones checked.  everything falls withing the normal ranges except progesterone (which is 2-3 times the upper limit for a male), and % testosterone free (which is slightly below the lower limit for a male).  

I still beleive the my high progesterone may be causing the gyne but what can I do?  I've seem 2 endo's regarding my gyne and they said high progesterone alone cannot cause breast growth.  I was really hoping to get some HRT to try before opting for surgery.  or find something over the counter that would reduce my progesterone level but no such luck.

[DanMaine]

Yes, my large scars were from the incisions to remove excess skin. It is so nice to have a normal size male chest.

I'm sure that you will be very happy after your operation.
Good luck.

[wasatchm]

ya, I have a hard time beleiving I will ever have a flat and even close to normal male chest.   It just seems to good to be true.   I suppose if it works out, the surgery could be a life changing experience.  throughout most my childhood and teenage years I pretty much kept to myself (very shy, few friends).  I avoided most all social situations for fear of being made humiliated or made fun of.   I suppose had a grew up with a normal male chest I would be a different person, had a different childhood, and probably be at a different place in my life right now.  I'm just glad it's something that can be fixed (for the most part)...unlike many abnormalities.