Pain behind my nipples

[oldguy]

About 8 years ago, I had pain behind the nipple in my left breast.  Fearing cancer, I went to my GP.  He referred me to specialist.  After a mammogram, it was confirmed that I had breast tissue in both.  No cancer.  Over the years, my breasts have continued to slowly grow and I am now a "C".  My left nipple has always been more puffy.  Now I am experiencing the same pain behind my right nipple.  My wife and I have done the feel test and there are no lumps in either breast.  She believes it is time for another mammogram.  I hate filling out the pink forms which ask about menstrual and pregnancy.  And the only guy in the waiting room.  Oh, Joy.

May you all have a Wonderful Christmas and a Healthy New Year.

[Traveler]

You might be surprised as to how many men they see in a week!

[Rich meier]

About 8 years ago, I had pain behind the nipple in my left breast.  Fearing cancer, I went to my GP.  He referred me to specialist.  After a mammogram, it was confirmed that I had breast tissue in both.  No cancer.  Over the years, my breasts have continued to slowly grow and I am now a "C".  My left nipple has always been more puffy.  Now I am experiencing the same pain behind my right nipple.  My wife and I have done the feel test and there are no lumps in either breast.  She believes it is time for another mammogram.  I hate filling out the pink forms which ask about menstrual and pregnancy.  And the only guy in the waiting room.  Oh, Joy.

May you all have a Wonderful Christmas and a Healthy New Year.

you should get another mamo. are you on hrt or any other meds that can cause breast growth anf there are a lot of them while tour case maybe different. when I was on hrt I used to get breast pain all the time. that was the skin and musceles underneath growing and streching

[oldguy]

I believe just being ones self is best to ease any discomfort in being in the office of general women’s practices and procedures. I can understand why it is t the best feeling filling said forms and going over the topics on said forms. I’d be curious to know what is causing them to continue to grow. Speaking of mammograms I know generally for women it is covered with insurance cause it’s considered preventative care. Is it the same with men with gynecomastia? We have horrible insurance UMR and I haven’t even sought out a new GP after ours retired two years ago cause the thought of a bill for it terrifies me let alone an actual x Ray and blood work. But am curious if anyone else has umr or horrible insurance (high deductible) if it costs a financial crisis to have one done?

My asthma returned 10 years ago after being gone for 40 years.  Since I have scarred lungs from childhood asthma, I am on steroids to control attacks and help with breathing, especially before and after exercise.  I have been retired for 10 years.  My mammograms are covered by Medicare and my supplemental insurance.  It isn't the cost that is the issue.  I live in a relatively small town.  Not everyone knows each other, but enough do.  After 40 years here, I'm known.

[Johndoe1]

My asthma returned 10 years ago after being gone for 40 years.  Since I have scarred lungs from childhood asthma, I am on steroids to control attacks and help with breathing, especially before and after exercise.  I have been retired for 10 years.  My mammograms are covered by Medicare and my supplemental insurance.  It isn't the cost that is the issue.  I live in a relatively small town.  Not everyone knows each other, but enough do.  After 40 years here, I'm known.

How many do you think knows and has that changed any dynamics with friends, male or female? How do the medical personnel react to your breasts? I know in my case, they treat them as they would a woman asking me to initially cover and then remain covered when they listen to my heart and lungs. They are careful where and how they touch my chest while never removing the gown that covers my breasts any higher than a procedure requires, maintaining my modesty of keeping my breasts covered at all times, same as for a woman.

[aboywithgirls]

As a woman, I definitely feel more comfortable talking about my breasts. Because my breasts are large even for a woman of my size and build, I get more comments about them now, as compared to when I presented (pretended) to be male. I believe that my girls were sort of the white elephant that nobody was comfortable acknowledging. 

John, you are correct though. I remember still presenting male and getting a chest x-ray and the tech asked me point blank if my bra was an underwire. I appreciated that as opposed to an uncomfortable tech who would dance around the obvious fact that I was wearing a bra. There was also my first ultrasound and mammogram. I didn't know what to expect. They had me strip from the waist up and gave me a pink robe to wear. The ultrasound was to confirm that I had true mammaries, which they are. Another tech came to get me and asked a few questions and then said that they don't usually get decent images from men because of their breast size and shape. I opened my robe  and placed my right breast o the plate which she said "forget what I said about not having enough breast".

As woman, my breasts are in the main stream now. Whether it's a bra fitting, a doctors appointment or even at the beach. I know that as a woman that my girls are being judged. The cool part is that I now have women who look and are where I was. They even come up to me and ask me questions or rpe me into a boob/bra conversation.

[oldguy]

My asthma returned 10 years ago after being gone for 40 years.  Since I have scarred lungs from childhood asthma, I am on steroids to control attacks and help with breathing, especially before and after exercise.  I have been retired for 10 years.  My mammograms are covered by Medicare and my supplemental insurance.  It isn't the cost that is the issue.  I live in a relatively small town.  Not everyone knows each other, but enough do.  After 40 years here, I'm known.

How many do you think knows and has that changed any dynamics with friends, male or female? How do the medical personnel react to your breasts? I know in my case, they treat them as they would a woman asking me to initially cover and then remain covered when they listen to my heart and lungs. They are careful where and how they touch my chest while never removing the gown that covers my breasts any higher than a procedure requires, maintaining my modesty of keeping my breasts covered at all times, same as for a woman.

As far as I know, only my wife and medical providers know.  I wear a normal bra around the house.  When I am shopping, I wear a jog bra which somewhat minimizes and gives a uni boob look.  I am careful to layer my shirts to reduce them being noticed.  I don't wear a bra to my my medical appointments.  My experience with my medical providers has been good.  My primary provider is a woman.  She is very professional when she does my breast exam.  As I alluded to earlier, my only fear is that someone who knows me will see me in the mammogram waiting room.  Fortunately, I don't do this very often.

[aboywithgirls]

Old guy, I absolutely understand and emphasize with you. I was there too.

I think here, in acceptance is the perfect place for this. Whether you are at your PCP and now have a breast exam as part of your annual physical or you are in the waiting room at your breast care center waiting for them to call you in for your mammogram and ultrasound. Or maybe you are at a local bra boutique to be professionally fitted with the perfect bras to keep you and your girls comfortable and supported. It's all about doing what's right for you and your health.

[brock123]

About 8 years ago, I had pain behind the nipple in my left breast.  Fearing cancer, I went to my GP.  He referred me to specialist.  After a mammogram, it was confirmed that I had breast tissue in both.  No cancer.  Over the years, my breasts have continued to slowly grow and I am now a "C".  My left nipple has always been more puffy.  Now I am experiencing the same pain behind my right nipple.  My wife and I have done the feel test and there are no lumps in either breast.  She believes it is time for another mammogram.  I hate filling out the pink forms which ask about menstrual and pregnancy.  And the only guy in the waiting room.  Oh, Joy.

May you all have a Wonderful Christmas and a Healthy New Year.

Dude, you legit need to deal with this.  As many others have stated, you need a mammogram to ensure that nothing funky/potentially deadly, is going on, at a minimum, right?

[oldguy]

About 8 years ago, I had pain behind the nipple in my left breast.  Fearing cancer, I went to my GP.  He referred me to specialist.  After a mammogram, it was confirmed that I had breast tissue in both.  No cancer.  Over the years, my breasts have continued to slowly grow and I am now a "C".  My left nipple has always been more puffy.  Now I am experiencing the same pain behind my right nipple.  My wife and I have done the feel test and there are no lumps in either breast.  She believes it is time for another mammogram.  I hate filling out the pink forms which ask about menstrual and pregnancy.  And the only guy in the waiting room.  Oh, Joy.

May you all have a Wonderful Christmas and a Healthy New Year.

Dude, you legit need to deal with this.  As many others have stated, you need a mammogram to ensure that nothing funky/potentially deadly, is going on, at a minimum, right?

Three months ago I had my annual physical.  As part of that, my breasts were examined.  This was before the pain in my right breast began.  I called my PCP and she told me that as my breasts continue to grow, there will be some pain behind the nipples.  She said since my last mammogram was 3 years ago, she would schedule it.  I got a call from the scheduler.  The soonest is May, due to a backlog because of COVID.  My colonoscopy is two years overdue for the same reason.

[SideSet]

I agree with your PCP that as your breasts keep growing it is normal to feel some pain behind your nipples. Most likely related to the continued development of your mammary glands. 

I wonder how long your breasts will continue to get bigger and what bra cup size you will end up being?

[Rich meier]

About 8 years ago, I had pain behind the nipple in my left breast.  Fearing cancer, I went to my GP.  He referred me to specialist.  After a mammogram, it was confirmed that I had breast tissue in both.  No cancer.  Over the years, my breasts have continued to slowly grow and I am now a "C".  My left nipple has always been more puffy.  Now I am experiencing the same pain behind my right nipple.  My wife and I have done the feel test and there are no lumps in either breast.  She believes it is time for another mammogram.  I hate filling out the pink forms which ask about menstrual and pregnancy.  And the only guy in the waiting room.  Oh, Joy.

May you all have a Wonderful Christmas and a Healthy New Year.

Dude, you legit need to deal with this.  As many others have stated, you need a mammogram to ensure that nothing funky/potentially deadly, is going on, at a minimum, right?

Three months ago I had my annual physical.  As part of that, my breasts were examined.  This was before the pain in my right breast began.  I called my PCP and she told me that as my breasts continue to grow, there will be some pain behind the nipples.  She said since my last mammogram was 3 years ago, she would schedule it.  I got a call from the scheduler.  The soonest is May, due to a backlog because of COVID.  My colonoscopy is two years overdue for the same reason.

did the doctors give any reason or guess as to the cause for your growth, meds that you are taking?

[oldguy]

did the doctors give any reason or guess as to the cause for your growth, meds that you are taking?

I am taking inhaled steroids for asthma.  I also take prednisone for flare-ups.  I'm also older, so there is a natural decline in testosterone.  The growth has been slow, but steady, over the last 10 years.  Every so often, I will experience soreness or pain and will notice a growth spurt. 

[Rich meier]

I would suggest looking up your meds 0n webmd to see side affects. I have 4 that I take that continue to cause growth and occasional pains when you finish reading what it says go down below that  last paragraph to where it says list of side affects. there was on drug the doctor wasts to give me for muscle spasms that not only cause growth but lactation among other thing which are worse than the breast issues. needless to say not taking it. there are over 90 drugs that cause growth. in breasts and not just hormones

[brock123]

I'm just glad you're "on the schedule" for a new mammogram, personally  Well done.