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Gynecomastia Talk / Re: Hello; newly dealing with this

« Last post by Worrieddude on Today at 02:18:02 AM »

@Sarah, @Dude, thank you for your messages. I really appreciate how supportive this forum is. As a lurker, I have especially enjoyed reading your contributions, Dude. It's made me reflect on my own response to this happening and what I would do if growth continued unchecked.

The biggest update is that we welcomed a healthy baby boy in May! He's a handful, but we love him

On the gynecomastia side, nothing from my previous post has changed, except for the fact that my breasts have grown a tiny bit. The good, but also frustrating thing is that you can barely see the difference when I stand up straight: it's mainly when I'm sitting or lying down.

In any case, the lack of improvement prompted me to go back to my GP (my regular one, last visit was with a different GP) and she finally dropped the big 'G' after I showed her some older photos of my chest. I was honestly slightly relieved, because at least I know I'm not making it up now!

I have an appointment next week to get bloodwork done. After that, we'll see what happens.

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Photos / Re: Another pic

« Last post by j_kinoff on Today at 12:05:01 AM »

I am becoming proud of my body

…..And you have every right to be proud. What a remarkable picture; unsure how I missed this thread.

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Photos / Re: What I'm Wearing Today

« Last post by curiousk on Yesterday at 10:04:12 PM »

Today, I’m wearing a plunge bra.  Very supportive and keeps my breasts lifted.  It’s padded.  Good thing because I work in air conditioning all day.  My nipples would poke through my scrubs in an unlined bra. 

That bra looks good on you.  Great choice.

Thank you.   .

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Gynecomastia Talk / Re: Hello; newly dealing with this

« Last post by Dudewithboobs on Yesterday at 03:03:30 PM »

Hey there Worried, hope everything is going well. I began developing breasts at age 34, 40 now. I am an otherwise healthy male and no family history of gynecomastia or other indicators that may cause hormonal issues. Work out regularly and have always been active and not the best dietary habits but always kept it in check to ensure I take care of my body.

That said, I can completely understand the confusion, concern and questions that come up when you begin noticing the changes that seem to be inevitably centered on whats going on. And frustration when it's very clean something is happening and those with 10-20 years in education and experience go uhhhhh we don't know whats happening.

I've had just about everything checked and lab ran and it all comes back as idiopathic for root reason. But this forum has been an incredible help in accepting it. I think we can all relate to the moment we first noticed they are now in the way. For me it was when golfing one day and realizing my swing wasn't working anymore cause my chest was in the way. And doing pushups feeling my chest hit the ground. Subtlties that make you go damnit lol 

If you ever want to chat with someone in relative age, feel free to shoot a message any time always up to talk.

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Gynecomastia Talk / Re: I am new here

« Last post by Dudewithboobs on Yesterday at 02:46:21 PM »

Welcome Iron, theres a wealth of information and frienship to be found and had here. I believe just about everyone who is active here can attest to the tremendous benefit this forum has had for their self view, acceptance, adjustment to whatever it may be in their path of dealing with things and so forth. Welcome to the forum and hope you find it to be of immense value.

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Gynecomastia Talk / Re: I am new here

« Last post by bobbly on July 23, 2026, 02:02:38 PM »

We live in a world that in the last 100 yrs has become soaked in pseudo- estrogenic compounds in food water clothing etc. Most plastics need some kind of plasticizing chemical to keep them pliable long term and much of that chemistry can cause gynecomastia in sensitive individuals. Do not blame yourself for things way beyond your control. Bad enough we have to live with these side effects from industrial chemistry and how the social / emotional fallout from that which affects our lives.      

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Gynecomastia Talk / Re: I am new here

« Last post by taxmapper on July 23, 2026, 12:48:54 PM »

Let me add my welcome! It sounds like you maybe have some self blame from the past few years of being out of shape. Let go of that all the way; reading both posts, you were probably predisposed (as most of us here) and it would have shown up in some fashion anyhow. Gynecomastia is a much more common condition than most think (more than half have it by 60 in varying degrees), and genetics and many other factors that contribute are out of your control (or as with some meds choices which may be a risk/choice that is the lesser of evils), again let it go.  Only a doctor can determine if it is regular gyno with tissue or pseudo with mostly fat, but either way it's there. If you are trying to get in better shape, that's great too.

The great thing is now that you are seeing where you are objectively, you can make choices that are right for you. If you choose surgery and vetted your doctor (and there are some very skills surgeons), looked at sample pics for people with similar body types to yours and think it will be a positive life choice for you, it's the right decision for you and your situation.  If you decide to live with it, it's the right decision for you and your situation.  Best of luck and feel free to reach out whenever you need. And you'll help others in the process so please share your journey wherever it takes you.

Thanks!  I know I have a lot of research to do and it is a little overwhelming.  I am sorry if I am in the wrong place and that maybe I don't have true Gynecomastia.  whatever the case and however I got here, no matter what I do these breasts are not going anywhere. No amount of exercise would've amounted to a hill of beans.  It probably just would've kept it from getting worse, but not fix anything.  While I was able to mask this with working out and getting myself in better shape, it was really the illusion of a stronger upper body that made things look better.  The love handles are every bit as big of an issue for me and those are like a runaway freight train and there is just no stopping it.  That is why I am afraid to just try to live with it because I am scared my frame is just going to keep getting curvier until my waste keep shrinking as the back fat/love handles keep growing.  I am not an overweight person either.  I am actually thin and always was.  it's like whatever weight I gain just goes to 3 places and 3 places only.  THe breasts, the love handles, and the stomach and not the rest of me.  I am sorry for rambling here, but I just wanted to paint a clearer picture for the people.  I want to thank you for your kind words and support. 

Oh no issues here. The typical medical field "technician" has no one clue.   I started at 50, not 15.   And believe me there are no apologies necessary. 

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Gynecomastia Talk / Re: I am new here

« Last post by Ironmaiden3122 on July 23, 2026, 12:24:50 PM »

Greetings Ironman.    You can learn alot and teach as well.  Hope you enjoy it.

Thanks!  I am already learning!  

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Gynecomastia Talk / Re: I am new here

« Last post by Ironmaiden3122 on July 23, 2026, 12:23:33 PM »

Let me add my welcome! It sounds like you maybe have some self blame from the past few years of being out of shape. Let go of that all the way; reading both posts, you were probably predisposed (as most of us here) and it would have shown up in some fashion anyhow. Gynecomastia is a much more common condition than most think (more than half have it by 60 in varying degrees), and genetics and many other factors that contribute are out of your control (or as with some meds choices which may be a risk/choice that is the lesser of evils), again let it go.  Only a doctor can determine if it is regular gyno with tissue or pseudo with mostly fat, but either way it's there. If you are trying to get in better shape, that's great too.

The great thing is now that you are seeing where you are objectively, you can make choices that are right for you. If you choose surgery and vetted your doctor (and there are some very skills surgeons), looked at sample pics for people with similar body types to yours and think it will be a positive life choice for you, it's the right decision for you and your situation.  If you decide to live with it, it's the right decision for you and your situation.  Best of luck and feel free to reach out whenever you need. And you'll help others in the process so please share your journey wherever it takes you.

Thanks!  I know I have a lot of research to do and it is a little overwhelming.  I am sorry if I am in the wrong place and that maybe I don't have true Gynecomastia.  whatever the case and however I got here, no matter what I do these breasts are not going anywhere. No amount of exercise would've amounted to a hill of beans.  It probably just would've kept it from getting worse, but not fix anything.  While I was able to mask this with working out and getting myself in better shape, it was really the illusion of a stronger upper body that made things look better.  The love handles are every bit as big of an issue for me and those are like a runaway freight train and there is just no stopping it.  That is why I am afraid to just try to live with it because I am scared my frame is just going to keep getting curvier until my waste keep shrinking as the back fat/love handles keep growing.  I am not an overweight person either.  I am actually thin and always was.  it's like whatever weight I gain just goes to 3 places and 3 places only.  THe breasts, the love handles, and the stomach and not the rest of me.  I am sorry for rambling here, but I just wanted to paint a clearer picture for the people.  I want to thank you for your kind words and support.  

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Gynecomastia Talk / Re: I am new here

« Last post by taxmapper on July 23, 2026, 09:32:52 AM »

Greetings Ironman.    You can learn alot and teach as well.   Hope you enjoy it.