MALE Breast Exams

Posted this a few months ago in what appears to be an identical thread, but here goes..

"I've never been asked, or instructed, to examine myself; but 10 years ago one nipple (left side) had a cyst back in the ductwork somewhere that caused tenderness/mild pain in the nip, and an occasional discharge. The MD who checked it out initially did a breast exam both sides, pinching the nipples hard (there was nothing erotic about this, maybe in another setting) and carefully went over both pecs and into the armpits looking for lumps.

While he was working, was telling me about male breast cancer - said men are about 5-10% of the reported cases, and it can be fatal more quickly because 1.) too many (including some in the medical profession) don't look for it assuming that men can't get breast cancer, and 2.) having less breast/pec mass, once a cancer appears it tends to spread more quickly into the body, doesn't have as far to go. Women have an advantage there to a degree, more cushioning, more time for discovery.

** Side trip: Male Lactation - while I was checking out my own situation and finding out that men and women are mostly identical ABOVE the waist, I ran across numerous accounts of men breastfeeding their children. It's rare, but evidently does happen; supposedly it takes much time to induce but the credible source below outlined guys (several in remote locations like a missionary would be), whose wives had died or dried up at childbirth and the husbands were able to take over nursing duty.

The balance of power between the sexes could change if that got noised around, ("Dear, it's your night to get out of bed and nurse the kid!") What will you pay me to keep it quiet?"

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/strange-but-true-males-can-lactate/

I've had breast exams done on me during full physicals. Usually right after she's checked my axillary lymph nodes. It's pretty much done in a few seconds at most. I'm a fairly skinny guy so I don't have much in the way of tissue around my nipples. For as quick as it is, I don't understand why this is ignored during mens' physicals.

I had one for the first time this year,never heard of it before.

I do know men can get breast cancer but I have never been checked for it. And that's going back to the mid 90's when I started getting annual physicals. Probably not a bad idea. I think it's always best to check and get the information.

I haven't had that many physicals, but I've never had this done, or even mentioned/ discussed, during an exam. I must admit though, it would be kinda cool to have done to me.

Have not experienced one (yet). I hazard to say I'm a pretty small cup size though. 😃

I have a condition called gynecomastia ,male breast enlargement, that really manifested itself when I was 11 or so. This meant that I had womanly breasts for most of my adolescence. I did not weigh very much (around 130) and the breasts were very prominent. Generally I wore loose clothes like sweatshirts and sweaters that made my chest less prominent. Getting undressed was very embarrassing,one year I was stripping down to my briefs and when I removed my shirt the nurse literally stared at my chest while I finished disrobing. As I got up on the scale I crossed my arms and the nurse told me put my arms at my side. While she was adjusting I just saw her stare at my breasts. I thought the exam would be even worse. When the doctor, a lady, came in I was hoping that she was not going to examine my chest. Turns out I was scared for no reason, she had my mom and little brother (now dressed) leave the room while she explained that this condition should go away an then ,for my protection, she showed me how to examine my own breasts. It was so comforting to learn why I had this condition.

In any of my physical exams I have not ever been offered a breast exam or even discussed this. I do periodically check my breast area when I'm in the shower or laying in bed.

I have had a few . I have also had a mamagram . Breast cancer runs in the family even guys can get it .

Developed gynecomastia in my 40's and although I saw various doctors back then, none ever did a breast examine. I was too shy to ask for one, and since I also shave my body they, seemed to be put off by that. I believe my condition is the result of metabolic imbalances I have.

Kind of; once, during a medical exam, I complained to the female doctor about itchiness on my nipples, and she proceeded to gently and thoroughly palpate/caress them in a circular motion.

I have a condition called gynecomastia ,male breast enlargement, that really manifested itself when I was 11 or so. This meant that I had womanly breasts for most of my adolescence. I did not weigh very much (around 130) and the breasts were very prominent. Generally I wore loose clothes like sweatshirts and sweaters that made my chest less prominent.

I had the same condition beginning at age 11. The fact that I was thin made them look even more pronounced. When the pediatrician examined them he even used a tape measure to measure the diameter of my nipples, which were maybe an inch and a half across. Even now, I still have those gynecomastia lumps under my nipples; they never really went away.

I have had my nipples palpated briefly, but it was very cursory.

I check my breasts during my self exams too. I would also want them checked during my physicals.

No. Never. Why?

How about a mr mamagram I have had one of those

I do a breast and axillary exam on every guy I see. I don't think I've ever had one who has experienced it before. I've noticed it's one aspect of the physical that causes a bit of panic at first. For most guys it takes them by surprise and is unexpectedly sensitive for an above the waist exam.

I had one probably in my late 30s/early 40s, by a f nurse clinician at a clinic I went to for a physical. I had heard about male breast cancer and although I didn't expect it, I understood her concern.

My brother had breast cancer. So I had a mammogram. Negative. But it was a very weird experience. Techs thought it was a mistake that my doc order a mammogram for a man. Had to talk to their supervisor who called my doc.

On my first visit to an urologist, he told me to pull up my shirt to look at my breast. It was really quick, he didn't touch it, I never understood why.

Never had one in real exams but it's an important part of my role play exams, a long and complete breast and nipples examination.

This brings up a very strong memory for me. When I was about 13, it was my first exam without my mom in the room. I remember sitting shirtless in just my underpants on the exam table. After listening to my chest, the doctor began to palpate my nipples. I had always had “puffy” nipples. He spent a lot of time on my right nipple….it did become erect and I enjoyed the feeling. He explained that there was some breast tissue behind my nipples and that it was perfectly normal for a boy entering puberty. I was excited, nervous and afraid of getting a boner all at once.

@Guy57: My brother had breast cancer. So I had a mammogram. Negative. But it was a very weird experience. Techs thought it was a mistake that my doc order a mammogram for a man. Had to talk to their supervisor who called my doc.

Really sorry about your brother. Hope he survived the cancer. I have large breasts for a man, and in my younger days when I was slim, they stood out such that I'd never go topless, even on a beach. Funny thing is, the various doc's I've seen over the years never say a word about them, let alone check them.

Not weird, my currant female physician felt all around both breasts and around my sides by myunderarms. She advised she was doing a breast exam indicating, while rare, males get breast tumors also.

@Eyeman: Your female doc sounds great! Wish I had one like her.