notobvious, well done on approaching your GP, that's the first step. I felt better after telling my GP (who's a guy, by the way) and he immediately referred me to a consultant on the NHS, who i just saw. Alot of GP's know more about gynecomastia now than before because of the exposure it's getting (see Embarassing bodies tommorow 9pm on Channel 4 for a feature on gynecomastia). I just got back from the hospital after seeing the consultant. I was offered surgery on the NHS and for most people they'd be happy with that news, however I declined. Why? The consultant only does around 5 gyne ops a year, he said there will be scarring and they will not get rid of all and leave some in there (apparently to avaoid having the concave effect). By the way with the NHS you DON'T have choice of surgeon and hospital you have to accept your local hospital and whichever surgeon is assigned to you. Oh dear, looks like I may have to go private.
Bob, I can understand it being harder if the GP is a she and around the same age, but you know if anyone found it hard to speak to their particular GP, there is usually a choice of a few GP's at a typical Doctor's surgery, so you can choose one of the others. It may be more or less embarassing especially if she asks to examine your testicles (though it's usually consultants that do this, sometimes the GP can ask to have a look). On a side note, I remember a mate of mine told us he had a genital problem and went to see his female GP. He said while being examined he got an erection within a matter of seconds, which was too embarassing for him to bear, but now he never wants to see that GP again because of the shame. Now while we might find it funny, it wasn't to him, that's why I always say we should choose GP's we are totally comfortable with, regardless of gender.
