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As I mentioned in another thread, I went to the doctor's today. During the visit she asked me to lift up my shirt so she could listen to my heartbeat. Near the end of the visit she said she noticed my growth of breast tissue and asked me whether I was bothered or concerned about it. I of course said, 'no, I'm not bothered at all.'

Was that the extent of the conversation? No enquiry as to what caused it etc? I'll be going for a health check in a couple of weeks which is causing me a bit of concern...

B.

No, that wasn't the extent of the conversation. She asked when it first developed and whether I have or had any health conditions that may have caused it. She did recommend further evaluation if it progresses along with seeing a endocrinologist. I think something to keep in mind is my visit was a limited evaluation rather than a health check. I think if I said I was experiencing psychological distress due to the breast growth or if I was concerned about my health, she would've taken further action. She did document in my medical files that I have bilateral gynecomastia, so I'm sure this is something that is going to be brought up again during my next visit.

Are you concerned about talking about your breast growth or that the doctor may not conduct an extensive investigation as to why you have breast growth? When she asked me to lift up my shirt so she could listen to my heart I didn't hesitate nor did my breast growth suddenly became the focus of my appointment.