19-10-2012, 04:57 AM
Hello blackhawk.
I haven't had to deal with this yet but it is something that has crossed my mind. Hopefully your doctor is non-judgmental and a professional. If she asks about them, it's quite possible she will be very considerate with her inquiry. After all, she might think you're simply a guy who is unintentionally growing breasts and are embarrassed by the growth. If you don't express any concern about your breasts, I don't think she's going to say anything about them unless she has reason to think you may have a serious medical condition. I don't see how/why she would order tests without your approval unless you're suffering from a dire illness or injury.
If all else fails, you could say your insurance won't cover any treatments or tests for gynecomastia. I think this is true with most insurance companies anyway, especially if the gynecomastia is benign. If I'm not mistaken, unless it's medically necessary, gynecomastia treatments are considered cosmetic by insurance companies.
I haven't had to deal with this yet but it is something that has crossed my mind. Hopefully your doctor is non-judgmental and a professional. If she asks about them, it's quite possible she will be very considerate with her inquiry. After all, she might think you're simply a guy who is unintentionally growing breasts and are embarrassed by the growth. If you don't express any concern about your breasts, I don't think she's going to say anything about them unless she has reason to think you may have a serious medical condition. I don't see how/why she would order tests without your approval unless you're suffering from a dire illness or injury.
If all else fails, you could say your insurance won't cover any treatments or tests for gynecomastia. I think this is true with most insurance companies anyway, especially if the gynecomastia is benign. If I'm not mistaken, unless it's medically necessary, gynecomastia treatments are considered cosmetic by insurance companies.