My pictures - 19 year old

[collegedude91]

Got it about 9 months ago..started working out, dropped 20 pounds, gained some muscle..



http://img214.imageshack.us/i/photo117b.jpg/
http://img508.imageshack.us/i/photo118o.jpg/

When I flex, its hardly noticeable, just a puffy nipple on a pec.
However, unflexed, it has some resemblence of pecs, but also a small boob with a puffy nipple. My body fat is around 12-13%.

If I continue working out, do you think I can tone it more to appear to have that permanent flexed look? Also, my doctor about 3 months ago said it should go away over time since there was no longer excess amounts of estrogen in my blood..(there was a small excess on my first blood test 5 months ago)

thoughts? thanks..

[gyneco_1001]

IMHO... your chest looks fine... most people on this forum would be more than happy with a chest like yours.

[Raider Fan]

Yeah, your chest is fine.  If you have pain or tenderness, or feel some growth of tissue underneath the nipples, you might talk to your doctor (endocrinologist) about a short term trial of Tamoxifen.  It has been shown to help with new onset gyne, but not long standing, stabilized gyne. 

For your information, I've read several instances where a guy starts on a weight lifting/exercise program, and next thing you know, it spurs a gyne episode.  I've heard this is because of the delicate hormonal balance of our bodies.  When you start lifting weights, it might increase the testosterone, but it also seems to have the opposite effect of increasing estrogen levels....at least for a short time.  The hormonal balance gets upset and brings on the gyne.  That's why the short term trial of Tamoxifen is supposed to work so well, because it stops that short term rise in estrogen immediately and can correct the gyne before it really takes hold. 

Generally, only specialists (like endocrinologists) will prescribe Tamoxifen or other estrogen reducers.  Family doctors don't want to deal with it, and typically won't.  Tamoxifen is a breast cancer drug.  It has some infrequent, but potentially serious side effects, however, so you have to weigh the benefits over the risk. 

[ddh]

Also IMHO you look great.

Would you seriously consider the costs (and risks) of surgery?

[henry 41]

Your chest is normal in every way. What is there that possibly looks like gynecomastia?

[ineedhelp]

you just trying to show off on here! lol. seriously though, your chest looks great. nothing wrong with it at all. just keep working out and eat healthy.

[jsboob]

doesnt look like a females chest to me in any way. What exactly are you comparing it to in order to think you have gynecomastia?