Went on finasteride (Propecia), did wonders for my hair and it was as thick as a lion's mane starting 3-4 months in. Also used Alpine Caffeine Shampoo but I'm convinced that finasteride did almost all of the magic. I maybe noticed some minor side effects during the first few months which were of no concern. Then the fourth month came and so did nipple sensitivity and an increase in breast tissue. Now it's 6 months in on finasteride and I can feel some definite lumps there. My original plan was to stay on finasteride until a better hair-saving solution came along, but I don't want to grow tits in the meantime. Although they might be mistaken for pure pecs most of the time, the last time I had a run in my t-shirt I could feel my breasts bouncing up and down and I had to stop and put a shirt on. Gyno isn't fun.
But at the same time, the hair must be kept. So it's a double-edged sword.
Any recommendations on dealing with gynecomastia without forgoing finasteride? Supplements, surgery, etc.
I've done some research and learned of a few supplement recommendations. Tried 15mg zinc very briefly which didn't seem to help either my hair or my breasts.
Anyone here UK-based know of the best way to get surgery? Doesn't seem to be easy to get it through the NHS (http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/885.aspx?CategoryID=61), but in that case I'm fine with paying for it, so any recommendations on clinics, surgeons, etc.?
Is it true that if the glandular tissue is removed then it's very unlikely / impossible for gyno to resurface? I also want minimised scar visibility, etc.
I did a search for threads on this site dealing specifically with the topic 'gyno' but there don't seem to be any dedicated recent ones. I hope this thread helps anyone having the same issue.
But at the same time, the hair must be kept. So it's a double-edged sword.
Any recommendations on dealing with gynecomastia without forgoing finasteride? Supplements, surgery, etc.
I've done some research and learned of a few supplement recommendations. Tried 15mg zinc very briefly which didn't seem to help either my hair or my breasts.
Anyone here UK-based know of the best way to get surgery? Doesn't seem to be easy to get it through the NHS (http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/885.aspx?CategoryID=61), but in that case I'm fine with paying for it, so any recommendations on clinics, surgeons, etc.?
Is it true that if the glandular tissue is removed then it's very unlikely / impossible for gyno to resurface? I also want minimised scar visibility, etc.
I did a search for threads on this site dealing specifically with the topic 'gyno' but there don't seem to be any dedicated recent ones. I hope this thread helps anyone having the same issue.