other than surgery...

[boom]

hey guys. i'm 15 years old, 5ft 10 and 145 lbs. i'm a tid bit overweight but that's alright. my nips are what bother me. i know i have gyno and since i'm only 15 and don't have any money.. surgery isn't an option. i don't want to just 'live' with it or 'wait it out'. i'm sick of them. i cant where a t-shirt and look normal. it's depressing. what else can i do? i know diet and exercise but specifics would be nice. are there any foods i need to avoid? specific exercises besides cardio? blahh. help.

thanks.

[Paa_Paw]

Diet and exercise may have a slight impact but only if your condition was overall contouring of the breast due to mostly fat. This does not sound like what you are dealing with. Even if it does describe your condition the diet and exercise seldom makes a really big difference.

You'll find that there are a number of different compression garments available through sporting goods stores. These are very effective at concealing Gynecomastia. The do not make it go away, when you take the garment off it is still there.

If your condition is stable, and there has been no change for two years or more; Regression is not likely. If your condition has been this way for a shorter time, it is possible at your age that natural regression may occur.

Your condition is actually quite normal and for this reason, most medical insurance will not cover the cost of surgery.

If this is an issue that is really causing severe depression, your parents medical insurance may cover the cost of a Psychologist. A psychologist can be an important ally and in some cases they have been able to get insurance companies to cover surgery. What have you got to lose?

[bobjones]

BOOM- I wish i recognized i had at 15..... by your stats i dont think ur overweight.  Eat healthy and work out.. avoid saturated fats, greasy and fried food, and soy products.  There really are no specifics cardio is always good and chest exercises (flys, bench, db press) will help tone and build ur chest...bro i tried it all when i was in highschool just stay positive tone the rest of your body for a year or two and when ur 17-18 talk to your mom and dad about surgery.

i know how it feels not be able to wear fitted tee's its tough but work through it ur too young for surgery i had mine last march and im 19 about to start college and now people say i should model : D be patient ur time wil come