I have low test...now GYNO too? AHH!

[liftin4life]

I have severely low test levels due to a tumor. 2 weeks ago, I had a lump under my left nipple that went away after 2 days. I didn't tell my Dr. about it as I assumed it was a cyst or ingrown hair. Well...today my nipple (OTHER one)...right side...was hurting. I rubbed it and it hurt/burned pretty bad. There is a lump under the same area (areola). Now could this be gyno?

My prolactin was 8.7ng/dl...pretty low and E2 was in the lower 1/4 of the normal range. Could it be gyno? My body is all out of balance now...so I don't want to say it's not. I don't want to tell my Dr. b/c I'm afraid she won't put me on test replacement. Although she kinda has to. Hmm...maybe just an AI like Arimidex?

If it is/was gyno...how could the lump have gone away in 2-3 days on its own?

 

[md2b]

Gyno ususally does not spontaneously resolve. It may reduce in size depending on the fluctuation of hormone levels, but surgery is used in most instances to remove the offending tissue.

If your E2 was in the lower 1/4 range of normal, then that eliminates one type of gyno. Gyno in most instances is caused by the conversion of excess testosterone to estrogen by aromatase, so I would imagine that without the intake of exogenous testosterone that this scenario would be highly unlikely for you as you already have low testosterone.

With that being said, gyno can also be caused by progesterone. I'm not sure of the specifics of your tumor, but if a prolactin level was obtained, I would imagine it was pituitary in origin. Reaching to conclusions, but if you have low testosterone as a result of a pituitary tumor, then your FSH and LH levels are also likely low, decreasing the likelihood of progesterone origin as well.

 

[liftin4life]

Gyno ususally does not spontaneously resolve. It may reduce in size depending on the fluctuation of hormone levels, but surgery is used in most instances to remove the offending tissue.

If your E2 was in the lower 1/4 range of normal, then that eliminates one type of gyno. Gyno in most instances is caused by the conversion of excess testosterone to estrogen by aromatase, so I would imagine that without the intake of exogenous testosterone that this scenario would be highly unlikely for you as you already have low testosterone.

With that being said, gyno can also be caused by progesterone. I'm not sure of the specifics of your tumor, but if a prolactin level was obtained, I would imagine it was pituitary in origin. Reaching to conclusions, but if you have low testosterone as a result of a pituitary tumor, then your FSH and LH levels are also likely low, decreasing the likelihood of progesterone origin as well.

So taking into account that my prolactin is low, the E2 is low, and my test is low, it's probably just some minor infection/cyst and an odd coincidence?

 

[md2b]

I'd like to clarify the spontaneous resolution of gyno. When it occurs during puberty, it can regress on it's own. The same may be said of exogenous testosterone. After the removal of the elevated test levels, thereby decreasing the estrogen levels, they will often decrease in size as well. The fatty tissue is still there, it's just not pronounced and no longer a cosmetic issue. However, gyno not spontaneously involute after 2 or 3 days.

It's possible that it was an infection and just and unusual concidence, but I also know very little regarding prolactin and the male breast. Your symptoms may well be related to the low prolactin.

 

[Big_O]

Bro try femara....it'll reduce it.....

 

[Big_O]

As far as low levels......have you been checked for a pituary gland tumor...alot of times its directly related....it'll be a non-operative tumor...

 

[liftin4life]

As far as low levels......have you been checked for a pituary gland tumor...alot of times its directly related....it'll be a non-operative tumor...

"""""""""I have severely low test levels due to a tumor."""""""

That was in the beginning post of this thread. I was referring to a tumor in my pituitary. So...yes. I'm assuming it's a coincidental infection. Weird, but oh well.

 

[Big_O]

Sorry my bad bro....
Not to bust your balls or anything bro...but hear me out....

There's some people already pre-disposed for cancer...perhaps the gear is the activator for you...maybe not now but in the near future.....the carcinigen factor...