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Gynecomastia treatment

Last year I had surgery on my left pectoral to remove a gynecomastia mass. Since then, the same problem has started on the right side. I researched some alternatives, and ended up purchasing some Andractim DHT gel on the internet. It seemed to help,...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

First, a few issues of fact.Andractim is dihydrotestosterone, while Androgel is testosterone. For this indication, it is unclear why there should be a difference between these two agents.Second, I am not a big fan of steroid sites on the net,... Read more »

Urgent! Anadrol/Lipo/Gynecomastia Problem

Dearest Experts:First - thanks for all the sound advice you regularly provide - it provides a great... Read more »

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GYNECOMASTIA

I am a Gynecomastia patient. My doctor says to let it as it is. Shall i let it or should i... Read more »

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Gynecomastia -- painful breast lumps

Posted by patrickf, 2 Replies

I've been HIV+ for about 15 years or so, on meds for 7-8yrs..... and have been doing VERY well.

However, within the last 30 days, I've developed a painful lump (about the size of a pencil eraser) under my right breast nipple. After a thorough... Read more »

I'm trying not to scare anyone, but facts are fact

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

In fact I'm not trying to scare anyone, and I don't want to make a kid's game out of the Bulletin Board. I'm just trying to make everyone realize that 99,9% of people doesn't cover all individuals, when talking about tests... I'm sure that 999 of... Read more »

ITS A FACT

Posted by Anonymous

Its a fact some of positive people lie about their status before sex. If you are going to have sex BE SAFE! dont believe people if they tell you they are negative, they may not be. ALWAYS PRACTICE SAFE SEX!!!!! I hope we learned something here.

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HIV FROM CONDOMS AFER FACT?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What are the chances of catching hiv when:
You have sex with a male with the condom on, after he cums he pulls the condom off and you play around for around 10 minutes he puts his penis in you for a couple of seconds (about 2 inches)? Read more »

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