I'm really worried about my girlfriend. On Monday, I fingered her and since then she had continuous pain which lasted until Friday. Now, it seems to have lessened to just once a day. When I was fingering her, it felt like I was hitting something. Can you help diagnose what's going on and suggest any treatment options? Also, if there's a way to contact you, can you let me know?

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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Overcoming Gynecomastia Without Surgery

Possible Non-Surgical Treatments

1. Hormonal treatments: Medications like tamoxifen or raloxifene can help balance hormone levels and reduce breast tissue.
2. Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs): These medications can help reduce estrogen's effects on breast tissue.
3. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT): If low testosterone levels are contributing to gynecomastia, TRT may help.
4. Lifestyle changes: Maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and avoiding certain substances (e.g., steroids, marijuana) can help reduce breast tissue.

Cost of Non-Surgical Treatments

1. Hormonal treatments: $50-$200 per month, depending on the medication and dosage.
2. SERMs: $30-$100 per month, depending on the medication and dosage.
3. TRT: $50-$200 per month, depending on the treatment plan and medication.
4. Lifestyle changes: No direct cost, but may require investments in gym memberships, healthy food, or fitness classes.

Surgical Treatment Costs (for comparison)

1. Male breast reduction surgery: $3,000-$6,000 or more, depending on the surgeon, location, and procedure complexity.

Answered 04/07/2025