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General => Your Stories => Topic started by: Corey10 on April 12, 2010, 11:17:20 AM

Title: 25 yrs old Looking for answers
Post by: Corey10 on April 12, 2010, 11:17:20 AM

Hello-

I'd like to share my story since I have no answers and have run out of ideas.

I am 25 years old 5'9 184lbs. I noticed lumps under my nipples around the age of 23. They have progressively gotten worse and more painful under my left nipple and are no longer present in my right. I work out on a consistent basis and am above average in  muscularity. However, I have never taken steroids only supplement is protein shakes.

I visited my primary physician and a surgeon. Both told me I have gynecomastia and not to worry. I am worried. It is getting worse by the month and is constantly painful. Not sure what else I can include in this brief synopsis. Please help me out with ideas and comments.


Thanks

Title: Re: 25 yrs old Looking for answers
Post by: DrBermant on April 13, 2010, 07:55:27 AM

Quote from: Corey10 on April 12, 2010, 11:17:20 AM

Hello-

I'd like to share my story since I have no answers and have run out of ideas.

I am 25 years old 5'9 184lbs. I noticed lumps under my nipples around the age of 23. They have progressively gotten worse and more painful under my left nipple and are no longer present in my right. I work out on a consistent basis and am above average in  muscularity. However, I have never taken steroids only supplement is protein shakes.

I visited my primary physician and a surgeon. Both told me I have gynecomastia and not to worry. I am worried. It is getting worse by the month and is constantly painful. Not sure what else I can include in this brief synopsis. Please help me out with ideas and comments.

Thanks

Pain and increasing gland size are common symptoms of gynecomastia (http://www.plasticsurgery4u.com/procedure_folder/male_breast/gynecomastia_symptoms.htm) gland hormonal stimulation and are best evaluated by a competent Endocrinologist. There are many possible Causes of Gynecomastia (http://www.plasticsurgery4u.com/procedure_folder/male_breast/causes_of_gynecomastia.html), that if not treated, will result in continued breast growth even after surgery.

Hope this helps,

Michael Bermant, MD
Learn More About Gynecomastia and Male Breast Reduction (http://www.plasticsurgery4u.com/procedure_folder/male_breast/index.html)

Title: Re: 25 yrs old Looking for answers
Post by: Corey10 on April 14, 2010, 10:05:29 AM

Thanks. I guess the only option is to see an endocrinologist. Any tips for screening for one that is competent?

Title: Re: 25 yrs old Looking for answers
Post by: DrBermant on April 14, 2010, 10:21:59 AM

Quote from: Corey10 on April 14, 2010, 10:05:29 AM

Thanks. I guess the only option is to see an endocrinologist. Any tips for screening for one that is competent?

I have used the Castle Connolly Top Doctor in America (http://www.castleconnolly.com/doctors/full.cfm?doctorid=20CC000000). Look for a doctor who is in the current guide. In their search for doctors section (http://www.castleconnolly.com/doctors/index.cfm?source=ccm), you can specify Endocrinologist.

They limit which doctors you can search for unless you pay them a fee or that doctor has hospitals paying to get him / her listed.

Hope this helps,

Michael Bermant, MD
Learn More About Gynecomastia and Male Breast Reduction (http://www.plasticsurgery4u.com/procedure_folder/male_breast/index.html)