hey!!Need help with this thing called "gynecomastia"..HELP!!?
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Isn't that manboobs? I'd go to a family physician to get advice and options no matter what it is.\nGood luck.
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I am assuming you know this from some sort of research but there are 4 types of gynecomastia. type 1 will usually go away on it's own, seeing that you have had this for many yrs there could be an underlying condition causing it and some of them are serious. Have you discussed this with your primary physician?
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Gynecomastia (American English) or gynaecomastia (British English) is the development of abnormally large breasts on men. The term comes from the Greek gyne meaning "woman" and mastos meaning "breast". The condition can occur physiologically in neonates, in adolescents, and in the elderly. In adolescent boys, 90% of such cases the symptoms disappear in a matter of months to a few years at most. It is generally a result of an imbalance in hormones, although there are many different root causes. Gynecomastia is not simply a buildup of adipose tissue, but includes the development of glandular tissue as well.\n\n\nPhysiologic gynecomastia occurs in neonates, at puberty and with aging.\n\nPotential pathologic causes of gynecomastia are: medications including hormones, increased serum estrogen, decreased testosterone production, androgen receptor defects, chronic kidney disease, chronic liver disease, HIV, and other chronic illness. Gynecomastia as a result of spinal cord injury and refeeding after starvation has been reported. In 25% of cases, the cause of the gynecomastia is not known.\n\nMedications cause 10-20% of cases of gynecomastia. These include cimetidine, omeprazole, spironolactone, finasteride and certain antipsychotics. Some act directly on the breast tissue, while other lead to increased secretion of prolactin from the pituitary by blocking the actions of dopamine (prolactin-inhibiting factor/PIF) on the lactotrope cell groups in that organ. Androstenedione, used as a performance enhancing food supplement, can lead to breast enlargement by excess estrogen activity. Marijuana use is also thought by some to be a possible cause, but this is controversial.\n\nIncreased estrogen levels can also occur in certain testicular tumors, and in hyperthyroidism. Certain adrenal tumors cause elevated levels of androstenedione which is converted by the enzyme aromatase into estrone, a form of estrogen. Other tumors that secrete hCG can increase estrogen. A decrease in estrogen clearance can occur in liver disease, and this may be the mechanism of gynecomastia in liver cirrhosis. Obesity tends to increase estrogen levels.\n\nDecreased testosterone production can occur in congenital or acquired testicular failure, for example in genetic disorders such as Klinefelter Syndrome. Diseases of the hypothalamus or pituitary can also lead to low testosterone. Abuse of anabolic steroids has a similar effect.\n\nAlthough stopping these medications can lead to regression of the gynecomastia, surgery is sometimes necessary to eliminate the condition\n\n\n\nThe condition usually can be diagnosed by examination by a physician. Occasionally, imaging by X-rays or ultrasound is needed to confirm the diagnosis. Blood tests are required to see if there is any underlying disease causing the gynecomastia\n\n\nGynecomastia is not physically harmful, but in some cases can be an indicator of other more dangerous underlying conditions. Furthermore, it can frequently present social and psychological difficulties for the sufferer. Weight loss can alter the condition in cases where it is triggered by obesity, but for many it will not eliminate it as the breast tissue remains.\n\n\nTreating the underlying cause of the gynecomastia may lead to improvement in the condition. Patients should stop taking medications which can cause gynecomastia. Anti-estrogen medications, such as tamoxifen and clomiphene or androgens can be used. Aromatase inhibitors are another treatment option, although they are not universally approved for the treatment of gynecomastia. Endocrinological attention may help during the first 2-3 years. After that window, however, the breast tissue tends to remain and harden, leaving surgery (either liposuction or reduction mammoplasty) the only treatment option. Radiation therapy is sometimes used to prevent gynecomastia in patients with prostate cancer prior to estrogen therapy. There are people who choose to live with the condition
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Girl....you think you have boob problems...mine are 38 DDD, yes triple D....i would recommend losing weight, as your chest and hips are first to lose it, you can also try some upper body exercises to create a slight muscle. Other then that if you catch some dirty old field worker mexican checking out your chest tell him he is too old for you and walk away. Bottom line: if you have a skinny waist and a good sized chest boys are gonna look at you if u want it or not. i have had this problem since the 6th grade, everyone thought i was stuffing my bra, yes it sucks because i feel thats all they see but i have found someone that see's more then my chest. \nJust remember when you feel like crap because of it that someone else out in this world has it worse then you...i know someone who is a G size and has to spend 50$ on one bra. At least you and I are still in the 20 to 30 dollar range! \nAnd at least your chest is bigger then your stomach!
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RAJIV:   listen up.   go to website AYURHELP.com & AYURVEDICCURE.com  - Read about the natural safe Ayurvedic remedies for men's virility & erection problems.  buy them online direct from India.  You are Indian - you should know about Ayurveda - the world's finest herbal medicine for all problems. try them and see what happens.  If in doubt - consult your VAIDYA for help.   Don't go to allopathic western MD.  Avoid them - they are worthless.   Email me and let me know how they help.    good luck in everything.
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Push-ups help a little.  \nPush-up bras help a little more.\nSurgery helps a lot, but costs thousands and they DON'T feel natural at all!\n\nMost guys don't care that much, despite what Playboy puts in their magazine.  (A few "breast men" fixate on your boobs, but they will stare at all other women's chests, too, so I doubt you want to be with such a guy...)
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Well, I wouldn't call it normal, but it isn't all that bad a thing either. I have a friend who is in your exact situation, but he's very proud of it. You should be too. And you never know, the rest of your body might just "grow" into it in a couple of years.
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Dear Crotchpastry,\nI didn’t peg you as a lesbian hater; I actually had my money on lonely transsexual. Anyhow what’s important here is that neither me nor the rest of the group know who “Ellen Degenerate” is.  So I guess if this is another one of those intoxicated falling outs with one of the strippers at the local tranny bar, it most likely was a man. If not I suggest maybe going ahead and contemplating finally participating in Grade 1, I think it’s time.  In other news Tony M has been telling everyone here at ‘Y/A’ that your nipples are the size of umm… how to put this?. Dinner plates.  That’s appalling and I hope for the sake of whatever sex you delve into you’ve kept and will continue you to keep your upper body a mystery. Have a nice day potlicker!\nSigned\nAlotta F
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Don't feel bad hunny, Im 17 almost 18 120 pounds and barely a 32 A. I'm thinking about going on birth control (i'm having sex) to help with the boob thing lol.. who knows what will happen. Sometimes I'm happy that i'm small chested like when I play volleyball they dont get in the way. But it just sucks when you see a really cute shirt you'd love to get but its low cut and you konw you don't have the cleavage to wear it, or it makes you look even flatter. grrr... .
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Hello:\n\nWell, first of all if you are a Male:\n1) Do you have pubic hair?\n2) Do you have acne?\n3) Are you starting to "grow faster"?\n4) Is your voice changing?\n   You answer 2 or more question "yes": YOU ARE IN PUBERTY, thats a great time of your life. You can have and "orgasm" and "cuum" in this age, many times, beacuse we whant to have that experice, the "psicological" pressure to have it "cancels" the entire idea. REALX AND ENJOY... READ A LOT (not play boy magazine, real sites that can give you information), and ask a lot!\n\nIF you are a female:\n1) Are you starting to have pubic hair?\n2) Your breast are starting to grow?\n3) Have you seen changes in the form of your body?\n4) Are you menstruating?\n\nIf you answer yes teh majority, the "womens" body is a little more complecated that "mens". The sexual drive (the feelings of warmth in your private parts and other things) is realy important. Get to know your body, don´t be afraid, explore and learn about it.\n\n        IF... You don´t have "growing" problems, or more question, don´t be afraid to asked them to your doctor, he will have the right answers.
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If you feel that you are really a girl inside and you happen to inhabit a male body, you already are transsexual- you're born this way and later in life you figure out what is wrong.\n\nFirst thing- if you are serious about the whole change AND you are young enough, I would suggest a testosterone blocker regimen such as Spironolactone, 200 mg/per day, to stop the effects of masculinization. You might need more than this, like say, 400 mg/day to really block the effects of testosterone.\n\nTHEN, go see a counselor who can help you with this- they can help you determine if you want to go through this, and recommend a psychiatrist or physician to prescribe hormones.\n\nAlso, are your parents OK with this? You would need their support and financing to do this if you are still living at home.\n\nThat's all I can offer at this time- email me @ (mageapprentice@yahoo.com) and I might be able to help you further.\n\nBest wishes!
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i agree with the first answer , chest exercises and a good fitting bra will help on most of the problem , also avoid sweets and oils a bit , its those fats that actually accumulate and make the huge bust , eat a healthy diet , drink lots of water , and exercise those are the only way to actually help your problem , of course the fitted bra too.
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You shouldn't\nTake it to your doctor to check it out.\nAnd if not, make sure to read the label and make sure no testosterone is in it cause you might end up like a man.
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You need to see a doctor or physician o check this out. It could be tht you have too high a level of female hormones in your body. This can be adjusted. Also, you can have the breasted surgically reduced and changed. This is very expensive and requires a cosmetic surgeon. See you doctor and weigh up your options.
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if it's actual breast tissue and not adipose (fatty) tissue, then you would need to be on hormones and have surgery that is covered by your medical insurance. if your testes are small or you have a lack of body hair, facial hair or other pre-pubescent type of symptoms; this could very well be the case.\n\nif it's fatty -- exercise, diet, etc. if you've tried to do these things in the past and were confused about what to do, go to your local library or see a trainer. if you've tried in the past to START these things, you could talk to a counselor/therapist and they can help.\n\nor -- liposuction. which is painful, expensive, and you can't tell if it was successfull until many months pass because of swelling and healing of tissues.
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Ok maybe a 2nd opinion would be helpful & also lets start by saying the word penis...why would a woman want a penis thru a sex change? You've heard of tomboys, princesses, jocks etc..these are labels about gender identification, meaning what people mentally feel comfortable being. I've had it discribed to me as so: You go to the shoe store & the only thing you're able to buy & wear for the rest of your life is a 6" high heel that's a full size too small. You can wear it & manage to walk in it for a while, but soon you've got blisters & your ankles ache & even if you sit down to take the pressure off, you KNOW they're still on your feet. All you can think of is how comfortable your sneakers are.\nThat's what it feels like to people who believe they are in the wrong body. I imagine its much the same for men who want to be women.
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Ask your Dr, there are those that will help you. I've just had my breast removed,its nothing to fool with