Questions Answered?

[ElizabethAnn]

I think Kerri and Ginny had some questions concerning one of my posts and I’m no longer sure where the questions were asked or certain how to post a reply at that location even if I found them, so I opted to open a new topic. Have patience and one day I may learn how to use this message board.

When I was young, approximately 13 years old, I began developing small grape-sized nuggets in my chest, just below the skin’s surface, which caused enough concern that my parents took me to the doctor and he told them there was nothing to worry about; it was just the onset of adolescence. For 30 years they never changed and then 3 years ago they gradually began to enlarge to perhaps the size of a 'cherry tomato' - it’s difficult to be certain how large; they are of course beneath the skin, not round, have a layer of fat covering them, not exactly the same size or shape, and are granular in nature. They do for all purposes appear to be breast rather than male boobs or pectorals. I’m skinny, never been fat, which is something I equate with male boobs, and I don’t remember ever taking anything stronger than aspirin – for certain no female hormones. I have tried all types of exercises to strengthen my chest and to get rid of any fat that has accumulated there, unfortunately they’ve only gotten a little smaller, and worse they appear more prominent – I now carry them higher and more toward center. I’m not comfortable with breast and I’m still trying to come to terms with this part of my life. I hope that answers some of your questions. If not, all I can tell you is I feel like a freak of nature.

Anecdote time: Early this summer, shortly after I began wearing a bra, my SO and I spent an extended weekend boating at the lake. One afternoon after most of the weekend boaters had left, she talked me into removing my blouse and so I could enjoy the sun wearing only a bra, which I did against my better judgment. The afternoon turned cloudy so I did not think to use sun block and got the most interesting tan lines making it more than a little obvious I had been wearing a bra – even my strap adjusters stood out. That evening we returned home and found a message on the answering machine reminding me of a long-standing doctor’s appointment the next morning. My SO insisted I keep the appointment, which I did without a bra of course, not that it mattered then. Two technicians and the doctor saw me that morning without a blouse, and not one made reference to my breast and I was then too embarrassed to ask. My SO wants me to go back to the doctor and discuss my developing chest, but that is something I keep putting off - hopefully forever; however it would be great however to know if they’re healthy, if they will stop growing soon, if not how much larger, what can be done, etc.

Elizabeth Ann

[DonnaT]

The lumps may be Lipomas (a non-cancerous fatty tumor). I have one on my left breast, but none on my right. The one on my left breast hurt when I was a kid, but hasn't since. Note that I was a very skinny kid.

I have these lipoma's in my arms, legs, etc. and they don't usually grow. However, I had one on my left arm that grew and hurt, so I had it removed (ugly scar).

So, if that is what you have and they are growing, they may begin to hurt. You should go to the doctor, regardless, to find out if it is a lipoma, gynecomastia, or something worse, and maybe have a biopsy done.

[Honey(SO)]

My husband has lots of these little lumps, he says he wishes he could push them all together to get some cleavage!. They are just fatty tumors, he has had a couple removed along his belt line, in the dr office and says they look like a lump of chicken fat- ick. If they bother you have them removed, his scar is very thin and slight, but there are too many now to remove them all.
Most are on his torso area but quite a few on his lower arms, kids have actually come up to him and asked about them, usually very politely. He tells them they are bee stings--bad-bad, but then explains they are fat bumps don't hurt or anything. Kids are allways very concerned about them.
Have your doc remove one to determine just what it is.
Honey

[Estefania]

Hello Elizabeth Ann.

I'm just curious about some of the things you have mentioned. Please understand that I don't pretend to pass judgement or being critic of your choices in life.

You said that you are not comfortable with having breasts. That your only reason to ever try on a bra was because you needed to. And many other things like that.

What I wonder... why not just getting your breast tissue removed? It may have been that somebody else has already asked you the same question, but I haven't seen it. If you don't want them, if they make you feel less of a man, if you don't think of yourself as a CD/TG/TS, etc. Why keep them?

However, if you are thrilled about having them, if you like the extra attention you get from your wife, or if you enjoy being seen as a guy with breasts, then hopefully you will get to terms with it, and instead of projecting an image of being upset about them, change and project an image of being glad about them.

Respectfully,
Gaby

[DonnaT]

He tells them they are bee stings--bad-bad

I tell 'em the one in my lower arm is a bullit fragment from the war, there's a scar nearby

[Ginny]

When I was young, approximately 13 years old, I began developing small grape-sized nuggets in my chest, just below the skin’s surface, which caused enough concern that my parents took me to the doctor and he told them there was nothing to worry about; it was just the onset of adolescence. For 30 years they never changed and then 3 years ago they gradually began to enlarge to perhaps the size of a 'cherry tomato' - it’s difficult to be certain how large; they are of course beneath the skin, not round, have a layer of fat covering them, not exactly the same size or shape, and are granular in nature. They do for all purposes appear to be breast rather than male boobs or pectorals.
Elizabeth Ann

EA, sorry to be inquisitive, but you don't make it clear if these are mammary gland nodules immediately under the nipple, or just fatty lumps in the general chest area.

I think I have experienced nodule growth attached to the nipple for a while when I was I my 40s, but it went away again (unfortunately). Now I'm interested in encouraging it to return. I'll let you know how I get on.

[Aislin]

what a thread and very timely.

I had a ct scan of my upper and lower chest this past week. The doctor noticed that I have breast tissue on my chest. That is not completely weird just unusual.

I wanted to shout for joy!!!!! They are small and are about an a cup but they are all mine. Currently being overweight they just look like fat, you know "When Pectorials Go Bad".

I am sorry yours are leading to some uncomfortable situations, I would like to know more about them especially what caused them. I have not taken any kind of estrogen at all in my life. Been completly sober for 11.5 years. I have know idea why this is happening but don't really mind. I will continue to check with my doctors on a regular basis if they continue to grow and would like to check back with you exploring the private posting.

You are not alone, and I too am a little scared at what it all may mean.