Is there a set path to follow?

[Jw27]

Hello! I’m a lurker turned final joiner and finally poster. 

I remember being bullied because of my chest when I was younger, I put it off and simply never went swimming Or shirtless. 

I’m now a father of two and they’re getting old enough to learn how to swim so I naturally want to go with them. 
  

I was wondering if there’s a post on how to start the journey of dealing with gynecomastia? 

I tried to book in with my gp to discuss my options, however it was a few days before the total lockdown that they cancelled the appointment. 

My plan was to go to the GP, talk it through with them, get a hormone test to see if there were any imbalances. All the while exercising to drop weight.

What would I be looking for with the hormone results?

I’ve been exercising as much as I can in lockdown and even completed my first half marathon since starting exercising. 

I weighed 10st 4 at uni and am now at 11st 8 (dropped 7lbs since lockdown) and am 5ft 8 so am attempting to drop a few more lbs before getting a consultation. 

Is this the correct route? 
Exercise -> Gp -> hormone/blood test -> consultation 

Thanks for taking the time to read this. Am I missing any steps?

Jw

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

Best suggestion:  get down to the lowest stable weight possible.  Then visit your GP for referral to a plastic surgeon who specializes in gynecomastia.  If the plastic surgeon takes your history and deems it appropriate, you can then have hormonal tests -- but realize virtually all men with gynecomastia have normal hormones, so often it is a waste of time and money.

Then do your research and get the very best gyne specialist possible -- remember, your best shot at a good result is with an expert.

Good luck!

Dr Jacobs

[Dr. Schuster]

The besst route is simply to go to a good gynecomastia surgeon. Blood can be ordered if needed. It is unlikely that additional tests will be needed. Ocaissionally a referral to an endocrinologist will be made. There is not really an effective medicine or other non-surgial treatment. Therefore ultimately you will need surgery if you really want it gone. No need to waste time and energy on other docs. Just my opinion. Good luck.

[Jw27]

Thank you both for your replies, I will take that information and use it. 
I think It was more curious it’s to see if it was a hormone issue. 

Thank you again