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Title: Age of Onset
Post by: merle on October 27, 2007, 01:41:22 AM
This is a chance to report about your experience and see what others experienced.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Jahshua on January 13, 2008, 12:03:26 AM
I noticed my gyne when I was about 14. Actually it was pointed out to me by a group of laughing guys. Needless to say it bothered me during my teenage years and through my 20's. I finally had the surgery at 29 (01-10-08).

Until I was about 27 I thought I was alone in this struggle. I LOVE this web site, and I hope younger guys with gyne find it so they will not feel like they are the lone freak like many of us did/do.

Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: slyblackdragon on January 13, 2008, 12:56:14 AM
I noticed it around 11 years old. I was visiting my grandparents in Port Charolette FLA. My brother and I were swimming in her neighbors pool when they both started making fun of me and telling me I needed a bra.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Grandpa Bambu on February 03, 2008, 06:06:32 PM
I was about 10-11 years old when I first noticed my Gyne...  Two girls were giggling at me in Phys. Ed.  Most embarrassing!   :-[

GB
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: headheldhigh01 on February 04, 2008, 12:37:11 AM
13-14 or so, suddenly noticed something under the skin that shouldn't be there.  think it was fast, too.  high school is the wrong time to get it. 
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Grandpa Bambu on February 04, 2008, 11:25:54 AM
13-14 or so, high school is the wrong time to get it. 

You are right there my friend!

A teen has enough issues to contend with, let alone the burden of Gynecomastia...   :-\

It can make a teens life a living hell...

GB
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: irish lad on April 01, 2008, 07:36:51 PM
defiently agree mine was pointed out too me when i was around 13 in school later relising when i was 17 it was gyne.. and now im 19 and hope to get op within next two months
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Dr. Elliot Jacobs on April 02, 2008, 01:23:45 PM
I was about 12 or 13 when it started.  When I went shopping for a sport jacket, the salesman smirked, "A bit chesty, huh?"  Later, when I was in high school, I found someone had put a bra on my locker!  And when I went to the pediatrician, he would put his hand on my shoulders and say "Just baby fat -- just wait and it will go away." And it never did disappear!

I didn't know what it was until I was much older -- they didn't have the internet at that time!

Elliot Jacobs, MD, FACS
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: The_G0rn on April 10, 2008, 05:17:11 AM
I had slight puffy nips during puberty around age 16...I thought I had breast cancer or something when I felt the lumps underneath.  My dad took me to the doctor who said it was nothing to worry about.  It went away then returned much worse at about age 21/22 when i put on a lot of weight from lifting weights and eating copious amounts of food in an attempt to "bulk up".
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Jim1985 on April 12, 2008, 06:40:55 PM
I can remember noticing something when I was about 12/13, but didn't think much of it. Then one of my mates took the piss in PE and that was me conscious of it for the rest of school. I was into swimming when I was younger (and pretty good at it too), and the gyne just put me right of it. I wish I had got the nerve up to talk about it with my parents when I was a lot younger, but I am glad it is all behind me now. I'm only 23 and can get the feck on with things. Anyone thinking of surgery, get to a doctor and suss out your options. Surgery was one of the best decisions I made. This board helped a lot too.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: CodySockeye on April 15, 2008, 01:08:12 PM
Good poll! I was about 8 years old, and I was swimming with a friend of mine. I got out of the pool, and he just stared at me. So I say "what?" and he's like "man you have big boobs!" haha that was it for me. Then, at age 10, I went to the beach with the neighbor girl, and she was just quietly laughing to herself. I said "What's so funny?" and she replied "You have big nipples". Wow, right? And that's not even the end of it. On a hot day hangin with some of my friends at age 10, I decided to take my shirt off. Then, one kid started laughing hysterically and started shouting "FAT TITTIES!" And the last incident I remember which was the final nail in the coffin, I was at the water park, and some guy about 18 that i didnt even know yelled "I like your boobs!"

People can be so cruel, and I probably wouldn't feel so self conscious about my chest if it weren't for these remarks that lie so prominently in my mind to this day. About 8 years old was when I first noticed something was different with me, though... All because of these mean people =/
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: what2do? on April 15, 2008, 02:19:36 PM
there's actually two things to consider in regards to the question posted, 1. how old was i when i had gynecomastia physically 2. how old was i when i gave a damn about it .. with #1. i was actually about 10 - 12 years old, can't really tell, all i know was that i became overweight at that time and and along came the "MB's". 
#2. i lost alost of weight at 16, went from 178-132lbs, overall i looked good, never worried about it.  i did notice that i had retained residual fat around the chest and was abit self conscious when it comes to taking my shirt off.  it wasn't bad at all ...then at 21 i started to gain weight again gradually and went back to the 180's lbs by 27 years old.  the "MB's" were back and even worse, some people commented and that's when it hit me.. i lost weight again and dropped back to 132lbs at 28..overall i look and feel great but the "MB's" are still there, seems like i have a tendency to retain fat in that area and that surgery is my only way out..
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: aav on April 16, 2008, 11:29:33 AM
About 10 years old   My cousins laughed even my father told me I need a bra always wore big shirts and walked hunched to hide it
I'm 47 now and am considering surgery  Did not even know about it until a few years ago   Glad to find this site
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: CodySockeye on April 16, 2008, 01:02:52 PM
About 10 years old   My cousins laughed even my father told me I need a bra always wore big shirts and walked hunched to hide it
I'm 47 now and am considering surgery  Did not even know about it until a few years ago   Glad to find this site

Your DAD made fun of you?! How awful!
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Grandpa Bambu on April 18, 2008, 01:47:46 PM
People can be so cruel, and I probably wouldn't feel so self conscious about my chest if it weren't for these remarks that lie so prominently in my mind to this day.

Exactly! It's not the Gynecomastia that bothers us, it's the pointing, staring, giggling, smirking, lauging and cruel comments that we despise.

GB 
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Paa_Paw on April 21, 2008, 02:53:42 AM
I was about 12 when my Mother said: "If they get any bigger, I'll need to buy you a bra".

She was only kidding, of course, but I took it seriously. The first time I was able to speak openly to her about it I was almost 50 years old.

I had a grandfather who I could talk to. He had it too and he helped me learn to dress in clothes that helped to hide it.

If you have trouble dealing with parents, sometime a grandparent will prove to be more understanding and helpful.  Mine surely was!
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: john7heaven on May 16, 2008, 01:46:21 PM
I was 14 when this problem started.

I remember standing in line at the School Swimming pool in trunks, and some wise ass said 'you need to wear a bra'.
All the boys laughed and the girls looked down embarassed for me. I used to wait to jump in the pool with my arms folded
to 'hide' my chest, or I'd point up or scrach the back of my neck. Everyone knew why I did it, to disguise my chest.

The was thes start of School hell really.  Never came back from these idiots saying things.  :-\  And I had no confidence with girls
until I was 25.

I had a girlfriend once back then, but only when I was an anorexic weight (due to  severe illness) and the boobs were practically hidden!  :D

Now I'm an obese middle age, single loser.  I wear layers upon layers and walk with a stoop to try and hide my chest.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: johnnybot on May 23, 2008, 03:10:15 PM
I was always chubby but around 12-14 it started I gained a lot of weight, I know people have said things but I really cant remember I was pretty popular and everyone always liked me so I dont think I got it that bad(or maybe I blocked it out???)and I didnt have that bad of a case. but at 18 when I decided to get my life on track weighing in at 214 pounds at 5,7 I lost all the weight hit the gym and they always sag down its all gland.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: MSJ108 on May 23, 2008, 03:16:54 PM
23 for me
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: porpoise on May 28, 2008, 03:18:29 AM
My brother used to tease me and lift up my shirt to show his friends when I was very young, somewhere between 5-7. I dreaded going to the swimming pool because all my friends were normal and skinny, but I was fat and had these giant, obnoxious, puffy nipples. I used to get out of the pool really quick and get a towel or just stay in the pool and get out when nobody was looking. My friends would be running and doing crazy jumps and whatnot and I'd just be standing in the pool, trying to stay up to neck level so nobody could see.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: PhillyPUFF on May 28, 2008, 01:13:09 PM
I noticed my puffed nips around 10 or 11. No one ever said anything because no one ever saw them. When I was younger I used to go to the shore every summer. I used to wear a wetsuit type vest whenever i went in the water. I never sat on the beach - i went right from the water back to the house. After a year or two of doing that, the questions started coming up more and more.."why do you always wear that wetsuit..you dont need it..we're just swimming". That's when I stopped going to the beach all together. Since then (about 12 or 13) I have avoided all shirtless activities completely. Stopped having girlfriends, stopped going to the beach, stopped swimming. Stopped talking to a lot of my friends because it was easier to just ignore everyone rather then giving excuses all the time. Pretty much became anti-social. Overall I'm a positive person. I have a great job, I'm good looking, I'm a good person, I'm in pretty good shape, I just have this stupid ass chest holding me back. I'm 23 now and I'm sooo ready for my surgery. I'm scheduled for July 3rd. 36 days!! I'm really looking forward to doing the things I haven't done in so long. I'll be starting a 'journal' of my surgery once it gets closer. Be sure to check it out!
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: MSJ108 on May 28, 2008, 08:52:55 PM
I noticed my puffed nips around 10 or 11. No one ever said anything because no one ever saw them. When I was younger I used to go to the shore every summer. I used to wear a wetsuit type vest whenever i went in the water. I never sat on the beach - i went right from the water back to the house. After a year or two of doing that, the questions started coming up more and more.."why do you always wear that wetsuit..you dont need it..we're just swimming". That's when I stopped going to the beach all together. Since then (about 12 or 13) I have avoided all shirtless activities completely. Stopped having girlfriends, stopped going to the beach, stopped swimming. Stopped talking to a lot of my friends because it was easier to just ignore everyone rather then giving excuses all the time. Pretty much became anti-social. Overall I'm a positive person. I have a great job, I'm good looking, I'm a good person, I'm in pretty good shape, I just have this stupid ass chest holding me back. I'm 23 now and I'm sooo ready for my surgery. I'm scheduled for July 3rd. 36 days!! I'm really looking forward to doing the things I haven't done in so long. I'll be starting a 'journal' of my surgery once it gets closer. Be sure to check it out!

good luck brother
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Grandpa Bambu on May 28, 2008, 10:05:30 PM
good luck brother

x2...  ;)

GB
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: FatM1ke on June 16, 2008, 08:10:28 AM
Starting coming up for me around 10. At this time I was a reasonably normal weight, wouldn't surprise me that they were an indirect cause to the heavy weight gain I encountered for most of my teen years.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Hefner33 on June 19, 2008, 12:09:13 AM
Yea i have been teased so many times and it hards when your a child but you have to get through it. I used to cry and pout but now i take it or beat the living hell outta them. i am 6-2 250 sophmore who is strong
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: MSJ108 on June 24, 2008, 05:58:01 PM
Yea i have been teased so many times and it hards when your a child but you have to get through it. I used to cry and pout but now i take it or beat the living hell outta them. i am 6-2 250 sophmore who is strong

ya your a big boy
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: zueltree on August 05, 2008, 04:19:09 AM
i was 12 when i noticed my nipples changing, and it wasnt until i was 14 and at the pool till one of my "so called friends" started calling me NIPPLE breasts, that was the most embarassing thing to evr happen i am 16 now and i hav just recently quitted marijuana hoping it will reduce my nipple size... if it doesn i plan to wait until i am 18 to get surgery, unless it goes away sooner
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: MSJ108 on August 06, 2008, 07:36:57 PM
i was 12 when i noticed my nipples changing, and it wasnt until i was 14 and at the pool till one of my "so called friends" started calling me NIPPLE breasts, that was the most embarassing thing to evr happen i am 16 now and i hav just recently quitted marijuana hoping it will reduce my nipple size... if it doesn i plan to wait until i am 18 to get surgery, unless it goes away sooner

good choice to quit the weed and wait a couple yrs. Good luck
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Grandpa Bambu on August 15, 2008, 05:04:27 PM
i was 12 when i noticed my nipples changing, and it wasnt until i was 14 and at the pool till one of my "so called friends" started calling me NIPPLE breasts, that was the most embarassing thing to evr happen i am 16 now and i hav just recently quitted marijuana hoping it will reduce my nipple size... if it doesn i plan to wait until i am 18 to get surgery, unless it goes away sooner

good choice to quit the weed and wait a couple yrs. Good luck

x2....

GB
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: mthatch1 on October 02, 2008, 01:44:07 AM
I remember when two young kids asked if I was a girl or a boy when I was about 10 and I said a boy and they wouldn't believe me. 

It was so strange and devastating. 
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Bman41 on November 22, 2008, 11:41:16 PM
I really started being aware this summer, 41 yo, fairly overweight, been that way for a probably 4-5 years now, spent 8 years in the Army, always had some size but never bothered me, but this summer went swimming with the family and I really wasn't to thrilled, seems now that it bothers me more and more, at times, sorta feel like I have a lot there (38B/C-40B) that is really bugging me more now.  No one makes comments, but makes me wonder....

Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: iki4life on December 09, 2008, 12:29:39 PM
@ approx age 14, i had gone to my cousins house to spend a night...it was a hot summer, so we were chillin with our shirts off/undershirts and they pointed out that chest as big
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: mezwell on December 27, 2008, 02:38:21 PM
10 yrs old it was before puberty i was getting out the water at the swiming baths and noticed these lumps sticking out it comes on very fast ,ok they must have been there before i got into the pool but thats my first memory.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: phile85212 on December 29, 2008, 01:32:27 AM
Hello guys:

This is my first post for a newly diagnosed adventure.  On November 11, 2008, at 46 1/2 years of age, I had an unexplained, obsessive, urge to play with my nipples.  I had never wanted my (now ex-)wife to touch them, or any partner since then, as it did nothing for me.  So why the sudden change?  My nipples immediately began to grow in size, and went from inversion to eversion.  They are now 3/8"-1/2" diameter, and were that way within the first three weeks.  My areola also grew.  What has been strange for me is the way in which the breast has grown.  I have had the acorn-sized knots under my areola at the beginning of the "change" only when my nipples were erect, but my "breasts" grew, although they were only fatty tissue.  I thought I was growing true breast tissue.It was not until the fifth week that I noticed that the knot was gone, and my breast was changing shape.  I was finally able to get a doctor's appointment for December 18, 2008, when I was diagnosed with gynecomastia.  It was just that week that I could feel that while my breast appeared smaller than it had been, it was now totally glandular and connective tissue.  And have they ever been tender for weeks!!  I'm not really concerned about the factor that i have gotten them, as it is just a fact of life to which I will adjust.  In fact, I intend to enjoy them if I can!  I just want to make sure that there are no health concerns, especially since I do not fall into any of the "normal" groups that get gynecomastia.   The doc ruled out pituitary tumor, and said I have apparently enough testosterone production due to the amount of muscle mass put on at work. He  wonders if my non-muscle tissues are being blocked from receiving testosterone.  Are there others out there who got it in middle age for no apparent reason?
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: elvenrune on January 06, 2009, 01:23:41 AM
I have to say I identify with PhillyPUFF. I look overall at my life and it's all pretty good atm - except having gyno. From what I've seen it's not half as bad as a lot of people's, it's just awkward! No-one's ever said anything to me about it, I just thought it was part of puberty until last year as I'm only 18. Hopefully it'll go away by the time I'm 20 - it's just freakin awkward to be wearing a rashie when the sun isn't out  :P
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Dave_8 on January 06, 2009, 02:27:38 AM
Back when I was 11, my parents were seperated at that time, plus with gyne my life was pretty stressfull. My mom made fun of me once when I was in the car, she said she'll have to buy me a bra, in front of my uncles and aunts too. This Arab who was like 17 called me penguin for some reason because I was fat, and my older cousin called me titty boy. But I just shrugged it all off. I think all those past events is what makes me so self concious, plus after my cousin called me titty boy, I pissed in his drink, it was a 40 ounce bottle of liqour. Funny as hell, he deserved it.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: PSC0002 on January 11, 2009, 02:38:36 AM
I don't remember the exact age, but I do know I was in third grade the first time I can remember it being an issue.  (I'm guessing that's 8)  One of the kids in my grade told me "you need a bra".  Guess the joke's on him, I think he's in jail now.  Anyway, I was a fairly overweight child, but nothing crazy like you see on TV.  They called it "husky".  Ha ha..  Anyway, I can't really remember NOT having them in some form. 

Back when I was like 13 or 14, my mom took me to my pediatrician for a "check up".  Which was strange cause I hadn't been to the MD in years when I wasn't sick.  Anyway, he did a check up and told me that my boobs would go away if I lost weight and got a little older - without prompting.  Never really asked about that "checkup", actually forgot about it until I research gyne on my own. 

But consult Monday, so I'll get the story from someone who can fix it. 
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: VariLex on January 17, 2009, 12:56:18 AM
I was 11 when I began the Puberty thing. I felt SO self conscious.... I began making excuses to not change for Gym class in front of the other (regular guys), as the months and years went on..... I dropped Gym class altogether in grade 9 and took Latin class as a substitute. Its OK -- I did learn allot from the Latin class. Years later I understood I was only "Transferring" my own fears and shame.  I was once asked by a guy in front of 6 of his (so-called at the time) friends at high school when I was just in grade 9, " Hey , You were once Chick, weren't You?"..... " Are You a Hermaphrodite?"

  I just wanted to leave High-School altogether, luckily I did have some True friends that helped me keep my Self esteem. 

  but i was devastated by that stupid comment, from an ignorant guy

V-Lex
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Grandpa Bambu on January 22, 2009, 12:12:46 AM
i was devastated by that stupid comment, from an ignorant guy

I feel your pain Broh!  :-\

I'm sure that rectumhole will be going to a dark and nasty place when his time is up...

GB

Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Jake on February 21, 2009, 04:08:22 PM
It seems everyone shares the same or a variation of the same stories and signs of people noticing the gyne.  I knew something was up in 5th grade when my nips started to itch all the time and ache.  It was horrible.  Then they started poking through some of the shirts I wore and some guys would point and laugh.  It quit around the end of 6th grade and my nips just stayed the same.  The only taunting I got was from my brother and my parents kind of ignored it for a while.  I became a frickin' professional at hiding it though in high school.  Do the pinch trick in gym when changing shirts or swimming.  Shirts and skins was no problem either, just refuse to take your shirt off.  They can't force you to expose skin!  It was all rather humiliating and quite draining though. 

Gynecomastia can force you into a dark place.  I know it did for me but in the end it made me do a lot of growing up.  I have so much respect now for people with physical problems they live with.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: zane949 on March 10, 2009, 08:39:57 PM
It's your reaction to the comments that causes your pain, you your self are responsible for your feelings about it.  We must learn to overcome this shit mentally.  The people who make fun are expressing their own lack within.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: jdb on March 10, 2009, 08:54:37 PM
I was about 50 when I had bilateral orchitis (infection of both testes). Apart from being really painful it permanently knocked my testosterone levels for six. About 2 years later I was shaving and stripped to the waist and looking in the mirror when I froze, suddenly aware that I was developing small but defined breasts. Not puffy nipples, but true rounded breasts. A panic trip to the doctor and a comprehensive hormone test showed testosterone at the bottom level of just normal and oestrogen at the top of just normal level.  I am not fat so they appeared well defined but not obvious when dressed at that time. Four years after that and I have fully developed C sized breasts. My wife doesn't care and I am phylosophical about it.  If it had happened to me in my teens I do not think I could have coped but now I just get on with life. I dress to hide them, loose shirts and a jacket.  On occasion I will wear a compression type sports bra which hides them really well and going topless in public is out of the question. My doctor has offered to refer me to an NHS surgeon to have them removed but they are large enough to require skin removal, so scaring of some sort is inevitable and he warned me that they might well grow again. So for the time being, here they stay.  If they ever grow large enough for me to not be able to hide them, then I will definitely be off to the surgeon.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: a7x on March 19, 2009, 08:39:59 PM
my life is a living hell,infact i havnt had a girlfriend im to much of a whimp to tell my parents or mom im 16 but a junior this has ruined my life i cant swim i hate the summer i cant do anything i want the suregry so bad..
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Merangue on March 23, 2009, 04:43:04 AM
I think I was in grade 5 when I first noticed it. We were on vacation, I came out of the bathroom after having taken a shower and all I had was a towel covering my waist down (like all the other kids were doing). This time though my mom said something like "You need to cover your chest, everyone can see what you have". I remember I was confused at first as to what she meant but figured it out a few seconds later. That was pretty depressing.

Later when I was at the hospital for something different, the doctor asked me to change into a gown (when I was about 14-15). The front of it was open and in the room were: my parents and the doc. And here's the kicker: my dad said to the doctor "He's a boy", didn't take a second for that to register... one of the most devastating moments of my life.

I'm sure they didn't mean to say it like they did but... there it is.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: jackwalsh93 on March 25, 2009, 08:36:02 AM
my life is a living hell,infact i havnt had a girlfriend im to much of a whimp to tell my parents or mom im 16 but a junior this has ruined my life i cant swim i hate the summer i cant do anything i want the suregry so bad..

I feel for what your saying,it took me years to tell my parents.Do you go to to the beach or to a pool or anything which involves you taking of your shirt with your parents?If so while your there your mam or dad might notice you feeling or acting awkward with your shirt of and they might ask you "Are you ok?" or something along the lines of that and then you could say it to them because I`m almost certain they`ll of noticed it already.So thats one way of bringing up the subject, but it does involve taking of your shirt which I know is to much for most to bare but thats how I brought it up with my parents and I just had my surgery on thursday so it worked very well but remember to tell them how big an impact this has on your life.
                 Hope this helps you even the tiniest bit,
                                                                      John
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Dave_8 on March 26, 2009, 12:27:30 PM
Merangue, what you're parents said to you was probably the most FuCked up shit I've ever heard. Damn that would suck if that happened to me. How do they react now? Do they know about you're problem?
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: jsboob on December 14, 2009, 03:14:50 PM
about 20, when I was working in middle east. Its gotten a lot bigger tho in last 5 years since my hormone levels went haywire!
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Trycer6 on December 18, 2009, 06:38:59 PM
I remember I was in sixth grade and I saw another kid take off his shirt after a football game and I thought "wow, I wish I could do that." That's the first memory I have anyway. I kind of thought they were normal and would eventually go away because I was fed misinformation from a bunch of doctors who would rather lie to me than deal with the problem. Fuckers. Anyway I didn't have to deal with much teasing until about my sophomore year in high school when I was playing basketball on the "skins" team and two older kids squirted water all over my boobs and played with them. I quit basketball pretty soon after that. At a party in my junior year some guy who I was kind of friends with kept sneaking up behind me, grabbing my moobs and yelling "BOOBS!" I didn't do anything at the time because I was too embarrassed but later in the year when he was having a party I called the cops on it and they got busted and he got suspended from school... fucker. No one ever knew I called the cops either. But yeah I guess I first noticed them when I was about 10 or 11. Before that I was REALLY skinny and had no moobs of any sort, but then I started to put on weight and the breast tissue started to grow... very strange...
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: pat on January 10, 2010, 10:58:08 PM
When we went swimming at the pool the boys would have a completion as to had the best cleaverage, by forearms into their chests, and guess who would win, but no one really gave it a second thought, it was just a part of growing up.
It was later in life breasts had growth spurt, probable a combination of age and medications and now I have vary nicely shaped B 42 breasts that I rather enjoy ::) ::)   
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: jsboob on January 11, 2010, 07:40:54 AM
When we went swimming at the pool the boys would have a completion as to had the best cleaverage, by forearms into their chests, and guess who would win, but no one really gave it a second thought, it was just a part of growing up.
It was later in life breasts had growth spurt, probable a combination of age and medications and now I have vary nicely shaped B 42 breasts that I rather enjoy ::) ::)   

Good for you Pat!  I too am happy to have my boobs although I can see how it could be upsetting for very young guys who are not as confident as us yet.
 Lucky I didnt get mine until I was in my 20's & not many have been brave enough to make fun of me since then as I can take care of myself fairly well!
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: kevo on January 15, 2010, 08:54:43 PM
It nice to see that its not always the end of the world when you have breasts good on you pat its mind over matter with me i accept it and its a part of me now thanks kevo
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: 34andReady on January 26, 2010, 04:18:52 PM
13-14 or so, suddenly noticed something under the skin that shouldn't be there.  think it was fast, too.  high school is the wrong time to get it. 

Pretty much the same for me.  I answered 14-17 in the poll because I think it was closer to 14.  It was 20 years ago so I can't remember exactly.  But like the poster I quoted, I started noticing something there that didn't belong around age 13-14.  Within 2 years I realized that I had to go into full concealing mode.  And the only time I can ever remember anyone saying anything to me was during a soccer practice in high school during a shirts/skins scrimmage.

The problem I always had...  I am a SMALL guy.  Only 5'-5" and only around 140 lbs.  So my gyne sticks out like a sore thumb if I'm not paying attention.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Liandoolb on February 01, 2010, 10:59:11 AM
You know, I have no idea when it actually started. For a long time as a kid I was somewhat 'overweight' - not the largest kid you've seen, but pretty chubby nonetheless. I remember when I was about 9 being forced to do a stupid dance in compulsory performing arts which required us to be shirtless as part of the costume (nothing seedy - it was for an 'indigenous' type dance). Another boy looked at my nipples and said 'they are really big'. I remember being self-conscious of them even further back than this - as if I always knew I was somehow 'different' and couldn't just take off my shirt like other guys, so this comment stuck with me even more, as did many others which came afterwards through late primary school / early secondary school.

I realised I might have gyno when I was about 15. I lost A LOT of weight and became extremely slim. I worked out partly in an effort to get rid of what I thought was merely 'man boobs' due to my weight and being unfit. Needless to say, the fat went away, the 'boobs' did not. I started doing some research on the web and realised I might have gyno.

I really have no idea when the actual 'onset' was though - for the longest time I honestly just thought it was because I was chubby. I wish that was just the case - it turned out a whole lot more complicated than that.  :(
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: MrSeb on January 29, 2014, 02:57:24 PM
My first definite sign was not until last March, when I was 38, it took me ages to go and see a Doc, until the lumps really worried me, in December I was told I had Gyno. However reading this reminds me of a time when I was a teenage sunbathing in the back garden, my Mum came out with a cold drink and said 'Your nipples are very big for a boy', she got a typical teenage response, and I sulked for a while, but it makes me wander if this was just a precursor of things to come.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: qwertyis on April 13, 2014, 12:03:53 PM
From my teens I always had a slight rounding of my chest, but I was small and thin. I never had much body hair except a little under my arms and pubic. I still only have facial hair above my lip and on my chin and very little hair on my cheeks. I am 1.65m tall and weigh 60kgs now. It was only when I got into my forties that I started getting real gyne. With the gyne started I also got more body hair on my chest and stomach. The gyne stopped growing a few years ago and have even got a little smaller, less sensitive and flatter in the last year.   
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: shreyas24 on August 11, 2014, 05:23:24 AM
It usually appears at the age of 14 years.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: sofa on August 11, 2014, 02:39:59 PM
I was I think 13 or 14..  took about 2 years for hormones to get stable.. I had to get testosterone shots for a year...
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: steven618 on November 15, 2014, 06:18:42 PM
I am 28 and have developed gyne somehow. It started out un noticeable and thought it was muscle....i workout daily and had in recent moments began working my chest when i realized my shirts were getting tighter. I looked at my chest and noticed the outer sides of the chest were raised quite a bit but thought nothing of it outside of muscle. Then my chest became very itchy for a few days it was bizarre. Then at another peak I noticed my areolas were slightly bigger as well as the nipples. But it wasnt till I was with my ex and i was bending over sitting down to tie my shoes when she said "are you growing breasts" i was like ummm no.. and realized bending over my chest was hanging a bit. While they aren't round and protruding. They are still growing and while I'm not actually worried honestly about it I do hope they don't grow to be rather large like some people on here. I think since they can still be seen as normal and nothing wrong is why I'm not worried but i will definitely garner concern if they begin looking female.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Dr. Elliot Jacobs on November 15, 2014, 08:19:56 PM
It is unusual to develop gyne at age 28 unless you have been taking steroids or supplements or some other meds.  Would suggest you consult an endocrinologist to try to determine a cause.

Dr Jacobs
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: rarnet on November 20, 2014, 06:12:42 AM
i noticed someware around the age of 10 to 11 , i was also one of the most embarrassed one
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: expedient-traveller on March 20, 2015, 10:40:59 AM
The same thing happened to me as happened to Steven. Over the last 10 years I noticed something happening but was able to ignore the growth on my chest, however I had and have the chest itching, enlarged nipples, tingling and such and have had this happening since my early 20's. I am now 62 and finally was forced to pay attention to my "assets" when I began to notice I would bounce when I walked briskly or bounded down some stairs and finally it hit me when sitting on the edge of the bed trying to wake up in the morning. I was sagging and doing so big time. I had breasts and they were noticeable, at least to me. I stirred up my courage and got some sports bras and the rest is history. Although I do not like to squash the "assets" I am only now thinking of getting proper support for them (44A/B).

Nothing much happened when I was young aside from the itching and tingling, which increased to enlarged nipples but only within the last 10 years and principally within the last 4 years has the need for support become absolute. 

Note: The above was from 2 years ago and the growth has gone crazy! The 44 A/B is now  46 C/D. As a result underwire bras are standard equipment at least 17 hours per day. Support is critical now. Regardless of all this, life is still a blessing and I thank God for it! And that is the story I am sticking to! :)

New note: The "assets" decided they did not like the size they were and enlarged themselves. Sneaky big buggers! They are now 46H but I feel much more comfortable in a 46I. They have been at this size for over a year and a half now. It is interesting in that they took time to grow and are not any sort of surprise or shock to my brain. Life is still good!
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Jin on September 21, 2015, 04:48:38 PM
14
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: HairyKnockers on September 21, 2016, 09:13:05 PM
Like most people guys who had gynecomastia at puberty I don’t know exactly when it started because it is just like all of a sudden someone says, “Hey you’ve got boobs!” and then they laugh at you.  At that time I think most people just figured you were a loser because the breasts meant you were fat.  It never occurred to me that it had anything to do with testosterone becoming estrogen; I probably didn’t even know what the hormones were at that age.

So my guess would be around 12 to 13 for the start and at its height around 14, so basically freshman in high school.  Then fortunately they mostly went away at least enough so that my breasts were not really noticeable.   Of course they eventually came back as I went past middle age.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: steven618 on January 20, 2017, 09:15:04 AM
I was 24, i got a dui and crashed...not bragging, major lessons learned and advicate adamantly against such acts. Anyways few months after i noticed my chest swelling. Figured just die to injury probably cause i broke my collar bones. By 25 i was 175lbs 5 11 and noticed my chest was softer and had curves to it vs flush pecs. I went to the dr concerned and he had me lift my arms and felt aroundand confirmed breast tissue. I freaked went to 5 consultations and eventually realized its such a waste of money to spend on what those who dont matter think of me. Fast forward im now 30 and same weight and in excellent shape and worjout regularly but my breasts have begun growing again. Insecurities are now coming in again cause of it 
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Blousbunnys on February 28, 2017, 02:20:46 PM
I was 9 years old. My parents noticed my unusual development when I was 10. We went to the doctor and began a fairly long series of tests. I was diagnosed with Klienfelters Syndrome.
Over the next 10 years I got very good at hiding my developing breasts. Because of the KS my shoulders are narrower and my pelvic bones are wider. I am also taller than most people of my generation. At my tallest I was 6feet 4 inches.
I am fortunate in that my father was supportive and always easy to talk to. It really helped through junior and high school. I don't have to restate the cruelty and insensitivity of some students and teachers.
By the time I was 20 I had developed a to a full C cup. By the time I was 30 I was a full D cup.
I don't have to tell you guys how difficult gynocomastia can be. I especially feel for some of the posts I've read where there wasn't a lot of support from family and friends.
I've been  married for 45 years now and without the support of my wife I might have ended up in a dark place. I am truly thankful for this forum and my Klienfelters support group. When I was diagnosed back in 1956 the Internet would have been called science fiction.
We know the draw backs of gyno but there have also been some pluses. I have no negligible receding hair line and I am 70 and still appear to be in my middle 50's.
Still after all is said and done I would rather have not gone through this. I guess it comes down to a quote I have read many times from one of the other posters on the forum,"I would rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I'm not ".
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: jal26 on June 02, 2017, 08:54:29 PM
10 or 11. Getting out of pool and to girls asked if I was sure I was not a girl. Not diagnosed until 18. Feared PE, locker room, never took showers in highschool. Shrts vs Skins and I ran. Always wore t-shirt swimming claiming sun sensitive (still do). Even doctors are insensitive. At 18, they made me get a mamogram, no shirt paraided down the hall. My dermotologist stairs at my chest when talking to me. I hate my body and what my life has been like.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: steven618 on July 22, 2017, 02:06:33 PM
Been a few years now since posting and at 31 mine have begun to spurt again. The volume and weight is getting quite apparent and have been to 3 dr's and 2 endo's and have had multiple blood work done in the last few years and all comes back normal. T is in low range but not low enough to be concerned i've been told and estrogen is high but not high enough to be alarmed. I am glad I began developing when I have as Idk if they will stop or go but I can't imagine being a teen ager dealing with this stuff. At 31 I'm kidna past giving a damn about public perception. I hope those who had early onsets have found solace in surgery or acceptance
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: walt on July 24, 2017, 11:16:55 PM
mine started around age 11 now my pituitary is messed up and iam on testosterone shots my boobs are now at a 48 C.pm 57 now
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Ed325 on August 19, 2021, 11:57:49 AM
I was 19. While at a family dinner, my sister-in-law told me I needed a bra. She was a nasty woman.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: blad on August 22, 2021, 12:30:30 PM
I was 13y old when I first realized that out of nowhere I had boobs like a lot of girls were getting in my class. Girls are on the look out for their breast development by I obviously was not anticipating it and they just seemed to pop up before I realized it.

Most of the kids in my class also realized I had boobs.
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: Rich meier on August 22, 2021, 01:45:29 PM
40,s
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: leosud on August 23, 2021, 06:53:54 AM
12-13 YO
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: bikerbob on August 23, 2021, 09:21:34 AM
7 or 8 years ago I started noticing a crease under my breasts but didn't give it much thought.  My wife made some comments about me growing boobs but I just replied those are pecs, not boobs.  About 4 years ago she mentioned I was starting to look like a B cup and I looked down and it hit me like a ton of bricks, holy crap, where did those come from? That was at age 69 so they apparently had been growing slowly for a while.  I think they have grown close to a cup size in the last 4 years.  I wear XL pullovers most of the time and find them quite adequate, but when I swoop and scoop everything into an underwire bra, I fill the cups without wrinkling on most 42Cs and some of my wife's 42Ds.  I occasionally catch women staring at my chest (it's always women who notice), but I have gotten past being self conscious about them and have lately gotten the confidence to go out in public wearing an underwire.  
Title: Re: Age of Onset
Post by: FredL on August 23, 2021, 09:57:06 AM
Mine started around 11. Onset of puberty. 
To make it worse, I was a fat kid. I hunched when in a sitting position. Always wondered if not sitting up straight made the problem worse. I have permanent creases.
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