Going to see my doctor about my Gyno. What do i say???

[massa]

I have an appointment next week with my gp, which is basically just a check up relating to something else but in the last few weeks ive noticed that my nipples have become puffed out and when my nipples are soft I can feel a fairly disturbing lump behind them. Now ive looked online and im still at probably stage one of gyno so maybe there's something I can do as its not really noticeable unless you look real close (obviously I stopped spironolactone now but am continuing dutasteride/ru)

The problem is I don't know how to approach this as I developed gyno from taking oral spironolactone. Clearly this is no ones fault but my own but shall I admit my hair loss struggle to my doctor, im torn as my gp has a full head of hair at about 40 and im 24 and ill doubt he'll understand the desperation and reasoning behind my decision to take oral spironolactone as it was purely down to the anguish of seeing safer treatments like finasteride fail me.

If worse come to worse and I need surgery (which I doubt at this point) is it better I come clean and say it was my fault for taking off label pills or just pretend I have no idea where this gyno came from. Im guessing he'll give me a blood test so he'll probably know eventually.

Its not severe or anything yet but is gyno surgery available on the nhs for any UK people out there as theres no way I could afford it if I need it.

 

[SayifDoit]

Tell it to him straight " I believe I'm developing gyno after taking a drug known as spironolactone to stop hair loss" boom! He's no better than you just because you were inflicted with male pattern baldness. You should tell him the other drugs you take also tbh.

 

[eenrak]

I think it is a good idea to tell him, since treatment in general is not only based on symptoms but also underlying reasons. So, if he thinks that you are naturally in a bad hormonal state he might treat you differently than if he knew that it was drug induced.
Good luck

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Are you still on oral spironolactone?

 

[megatron]

As above, just be straight up. Don't feel embarassed or worry about what he might think. That's what doctors are there for, to check you out and put your mind at ease if you have any concerns.

 

[massa]

Thanks guys the gyno seems to have stabilized now I quit oral spironolactone, but i'm pretty sure i'm going to have big lumpy nipples that will probably always be there which sucks. I guess im lucky that I caught it soon enough so I don't have tits growing and need surgery. Problem now and in the future is summers coming up and wearing t-shirts is problematic.

I guess being a guinea pig and taking spironolactone was dumb, its frustrating as I literally stopped shedding completely!! It was unreal, now I shed a bit more when I wash my hair but my dick has come back and I feel more of a man again, I didn't realize what it took out of me until I quit!

Overall I think spironolactone literally kills any chance of losing hair but it is impossible for a man to take this long term without repercussions.