How do you feel about breast growth after castration?

[WheelyCurious]

My doctor hasn't... However she says much of the risk of clots comes w/ using ORAL estrogens, which need a larger dose to be equally effective, and cause other issues. The risk of clots is much lower when using patches or shots - which is the only form she prescribes.

On the flip side, anti-coagulants, especially the ones that are stronger than aspirin have considerable risks as well, and need to be closely monitored... It is worth noting that two of the commonly used ones, warfarin and coumadin (sp?) are also used as rat poison (in only slightly larger doses per kg of weight)

So it's a trade-off, and at least my doctor doesn't seem to think the risks and downsides of anti-coagulants justifies their use (presumably unless there are other conditions that indicate a need for them)

WheelyCurious

[photoglenn (imported)]

One of the several reasons that I restarted using Androgel was to avoid my chest developing breast like size.

The other reason is to avoid osteoporosis.

Even though Androgel does not help me develop an erection, thus no orgasm, it at least helps minimize the negative side effects that low testosterone cause.

When I see older men with a chest that looks almost like female boobs, this only reinforces my determination to avoid this as much as possible.

[starlightcola (imported)]

i have had man boobs for probably 7 to 8 years now .

they developed when i started gaining weight after having my gallbladder removed .

i could pretty much eat anything without either feeling sick or getting the runs after my gallbladder removal.

and since i could eat anything i did. thus the weight gain.

now i killed my balls with everclear and have really noticed my tits getting bigger or meatier and my cock getting smaller and my sack getting tighter.

a number of years back i really did not like how my nipples were so big. at least an inch long i think they call them bitch tits .

anyway one day i froze up my nipples and used a new pair of very sharp and sterilized side cutters and cut my nipples off .

not the areolas just the nipples .although i kinda wish i had had cut the areolas off too.

so i have the areolas that look like saucers with no nipples in the centers.

i am on Tgel mostly because i was having bad depression and suicidal thoughts.

the Tgel has helped with the dark moods . i was going to ask my doctor if i could go on E

not really to transition but to see if i could make my tits even bigger just for a fun experiment.

i am 58 now and don't think i could pull off being a woman but being a eunuch i can do : )

[Sidereal (imported)]

I was on T initially after castration but have since switched to E via informed consent as I was finding a return to the T fueled issues I was having pre castration. I was initially thinking to try low dosage E to avoid breast growth but now I’ve come around to the idea and while not actively seeking it I’ve decided to accept how they develop. I was only castrated in May (left) and November (right) last year and have only had E for two months. GP has recently at my request increased my dose of E for a trial period of 2 months at which point we’ll check levels and see how I’m doing. Boobs are not my objective but I’ve decided to love them if they develop ( which they definitely are).

[notsomanly (imported)]

I was on T initially after castration but have since switched to E via informed consent as I was finding a return to the T fueled issues I was having pre castration. I was initially thinking to try low dosage E to avoid breast growth but now I’ve come around to the idea and while not actively seeking it I’ve decided to accept how they develop. I was only castrated in May (left) and November (right) last year and have only had E for two months. GP has recently at my request increased my dose of E for a trial period of 2 months at which point we’ll check levels and see how I’m doing. Boobs are not my objective but I’ve decided to love them if they develop ( which they definitely are).

I absolutely love my breasts. I like the way the look and feel. They're about a B cup. What I could not have imagined is how sensitive my nipples have become. Stroked lightly through a shirt, the feeling is wonderful, but not arousing. It's likely due to oxytocin release, which is calming and just makes me happy. More intense stimulation can give me orgasms, which are different from the male orgasms I experienced with typical T levels. I wasn't afraid of developing boobs, but now I'm glad I went the path I did.

[TooMuchT (imported)]

I am transitioning from T to E, but breast growth I am really not interested. I already have a small amount of gynonocomastia that I have had for a while, and getting that removed may be next on my agenda now that the nullo surgery is done. I would prefer an agender look ie slightly overweight senior citizen “ken doll”

[WheelyCurious]

I am transitioning from T to E, but breast growth I am really not interested. I already have a small amount of gynonocomastia that I have had for a while, and getting that removed may be next on my agenda now that the nullo surgery is done. I would prefer an agender look ie slightly overweight senior citizen “ken doll”

For what it's worth, I remember seeing a post somewhere on EA claiming that focused high-dose radiation, like what is done for cancer, will do in the breast buds, preventing further growth... There was only the one post, with no follow up. I have no idea if the idea is medically sound, available from medical sources, or even if it really works... Also no idea about side effects either (but radiation for cancer has some nasty ones)

However if it is a legitimate approach, it might be an easier / less invasive way to deal with unwanted boobs than surgery... Might be worth asking about?

After writing the above, I got curious and did a quick Startpage search on "radiation to prevent breast growth" and got several hits, mostly breast cancer related, but three that seemed particular relevant -

https://www.aboutcancer.com/gynecomastia.htm

https://link.springer.com/article/10.10 ... 20-01598-9

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2848432/

So it looks like there is some legitimate medical backing, which just leaves the question of getting the docs to do it...

WheelyCurious

WheelyCurious

[JustMe (imported)]

Breast growth is not on my wish list. Hope to limit it as much as possible.

Same here, i don’t want them, but unfortunately I got some breast growth during my apparently long period being low T.

I hope exercise and diet might reverse most of the growth I have had.

[Harrycarterr (imported)]

for me I wouldnt want any [though my gf loves the idea] but if it happens it happens

[Mac (imported)]

I would be comfortable with moderate breast growth anytime. Nicely formed (B to C) would be acceptable.