What did your doctor recommend?

[Upfront]

Orb
 "on both fronts" I liked the humour and had a chuckle whether it was deliberate or not! 

[Moobzie]

Thanks, Orb!
I missed the 'double' entendre.....

[Orb]

[RAPC]

I just wish a man wearing a bra was more socially acceptable.

Actually it is, if you wear the kind joggers are known to wear. They wear them to protect their nipples. They come in very neutral styles as well. 😉

Here is one on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Lejafay-Sleeveless-T-Shirts-Fitness-X-Large/dp/B0BQR4N6X1/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?keywords=Mens+Sports+Bra&qid=1684143027&sr=8-16

These look interesting. Do they provide very much support?

[Brdy64]

I just wish a man wearing a bra was more socially acceptable.

Actually it is, if you wear the kind joggers are known to wear. They wear them to protect their nipples. They come in very neutral styles as well. 😉

Here is one on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Lejafay-Sleeveless-T-Shirts-Fitness-X-Large/dp/B0BQR4N6X1/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?keywords=Mens+Sports+Bra&qid=1684143027&sr=8-16

These look interesting. Do they provide very much support?

I tried something similar, but more compression (TomboyX), it provided lots of support!
My problem is sensitive skin, and I broke out in rashes.
I had friends years ago that swore by the men's bra while racing bikes, so I assume they worked well. I don't think they are much more compression than a regular sports bra. 😉

[Gino]

My female GP recommended a mammogram due to painful breast lumps and afterward asked if I wanted to see an endocrinologist to which I replied no and that I wasn't  interested in HRT or surgery. 

    

[WPW717]

Suggested that you do visit 

A hormone panel to eliminate the possibility of a pituitary gland malfunction… easily fixed.

It’ll also reveal a direction that your body is taking ….  ie. wt loss causing aromatase to convert testosterone to estrogen. That trajectory can be altered easily to reduce growth rate

Regards, Bob 

[Upfront]

Gino
Yes mammograms are not for the faint hearted. 
Mammogram x-ray machines are known in UK radiographic dept as "the organ grinder" 

[Brdy64]

I have been sent in for a mammogram every year since breast cancer in 1989.
Strange enough it usually consisted of 'one' image on each side, but lately it has been 'three'.
Also previously I would have the mammogram and they would just send me on my merry way to follow up with my GP.
This last time I had to sit and wait quite awhile until the doctor could go over the results with me.
Questions about recent medication changes, and am I on HRT? No, to all of the above.
There has been 'significant' increase in my 'gynecomastia' since my last mammogram apparently. 
Breast center called a few days later recommending genetic testing as well. I already had those tests, and yes, I have the gene mutation. No, I don't know where those test results ended up. 
My last mammogram was quite the experience. 🙄

[WPW717]

Just finished my first one 

It is a newer version that is 3 D 

Harder for oldsters to position to get the chin out of the way 

Same for me the MD radiologist, came in to do a detailed assessment of 
what and maybe why I have such a rapid onset of gynecomastia 

Idiopathic was the conclusion 
I think the the rapid testosterone drop and flipping of the T/E ratio is the reason 

Plus a few genetic factors not understood from Kleinfelters and MEN type 2 testing. No problems in the above syndromes 

Regards, Bob 

[taxmapper]

G-man:    when it started for me, I didn't fit a AA cup, but the pressure from a sports bra holding them in place did far more comfort than anything else.  I am pushing into a c cup now and the need for the bra is everything and very noticeable if I don't. 

Its a great call to wear one.  

[oldguy]

G Man

At 61, my Surgeon recommended against surgery.  His PA recommended wearing support.  Wrote a message to my wife.  All is good.  I am still concealing.  Support is all I need.  Winter is my golden time with so many layers.  Summer requires inventive choices to avoid issues.

Today I visited my doctor for my annual wellness check.  I still needed a vaccine shot.  Thank goodness, I didn't wear my winter bra.  I had a long sleeve shirt, so had to take it off.  The nurse glanced, didn't say a word.  At 75, I should have just worn it.  

[Justagirl💃]

My new nurse needed an EKG yesterday, so she took me into the room and had me remove my shirt. The only comment I got from her was how nice my bra was. We sat and talked about women's clothing afterwards as well. 

[WPW717]

At 75 y/o I did wear a bra to the new docs appt. There were no ‘looks’ but the nurse offered to do a manual breast exam & teach me BSE. 

I am a ret RN and said thanks but no to the teaching but thought I should let another nurse see if they feel more than my old fingers. Nothing detected.

[Dudewithboobs]

My NP hasn't said much or recommended anything. When I first began going to her, she looked at my files my GP sent over as he retired and she noticed gynecomastia on the near last report with my GP. She simply asked if it's still an issue or concern and when I confirmed she just gave me a general lay down over the shirt breast exam and ordered ultrasound to confirm things and they did. 
She just asked if it is painful or bothersome. I told her no, mainly out of concern of sounding stupid and insecure. She ordered labs and had me go to a urologist. Where they confirmed hormonal imbalance was due to testicular failure leading to primary adult hypogonadism. We tried therapy's and inhibitors and things never worked and eventually got tired of the bills and pharmacy and just quit. 
I have a general appointment for a lingering cough and chest pains not related to breasts, friday. And am curious if it's worth bringing up the continuation of growth. Last time I seen her I was a mild B cup, am now a full C cup. I trust she won't address anything or do anything unless I bring it up or complain about it. To respect the patient type thing. But with others here noting your's wrote your wife a letter. Would you care to share what they wrote, how it got brought up, and any insight for someone whos just embarrassed to talk to their NP about it?

My NP is early 40s I'm 39, so the age closeness makes me just not as secure as I wish I was when talking abotu this area with her.