Can you get top surgery without taking estrogen?
No, WPATH Standards of Care do not require hormone therapy to be eligible for Top Surgery. (An exception to this is if you are trying to get U.S. insurance coverage for Top Surgery, in which case you may find that 1 year of HRT is required by the insurance company.)
What is the most common cause of gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is often due to an imbalance of testosterone and estrogen hormones. Certain medications and diseases can also cause male breast tissue to swell and get bigger. Enlarged breasts in boys and men often improve without treatment.
Can male breasts be reduced without surgery?
There are various non-surgical approaches to male breast reduction. Some of the methods include: Dieting and exercising. Maintaining a proper diet and exercise can help balance hormones and burn fat tissue.
Do you have to take testosterone to get top surgery?
You do not have to be on testosterone in order to get top surgery. Your top surgery won’t always be denied by insurance. Although sometimes that is the case it is always worth trying, or appealing (if it gets denied).
Can you get top surgery without taking hormones?
Masculinizing surgeries are typically deferred until adulthood. Hormone therapy isn’t required before top surgery for transgender men. In some, waiting for the chest muscle growth that occurs with testosterone therapy will provide the best surgical result.
Is male gynecomastia reversible?
Gynecomastia is a condition in which excess glandular tissue or fat in the chest of males produces feminine-looking breasts. The condition may respond to diet and exercise – at least to an extent – but is not always reversible. It is, however, entirely treatable.
Will taking testosterone reduce gynecomastia?
They may also see a positive change in their outlook and mood. In men who have low T, treatment with testosterone replacement therapy can resolve gynecomastia.