jonny93
27-11-17, 10:48
Hi everybody!
Over the last few months I have been under the care of an Endocrinologist. I have a condition called Gynecomastia (very mild man boobs) which I have had since 13. I have no other symptoms and am very happy and healthy at the moment.
Before my surgery, they tested my hormones to rule out a hormone issue, where they discovered that my Estrogen levels are high. 330 on a scale between 0-149 for a male. While my doctor says he does not believe this is anything to be concerned about, I was sent for a testicle ultrasound which came back clear. I was then sent for a CT Scan of my chest/abdo/pelvis with contrast. I had that on Thursday 23rd November at 5pm.
Naturally I am convinced they are going to find some form of hormone secreting tumour or other incidental finding. I am struggling to believe they are scanning all my major organs and won’t find anything!
Has anyone had a CT Scan and how did you get your results? I am sat beside my phone absolutely terrified of getting a phone call from the hospital. I think no news is always good news in these cases, but I am constantly on edge watching my phone!
Does anyone know if it is usual to have incidental CT scan findings in an otherwise healthy person? They only other symptom I have is a very low libido (practically non existent) which causes relationship issues. However this has always been the case, I thought it was “just me” until I was made aware of the hormone issue! Apparantly is estrogen/testosterone are out of balance thisbimpacts libido - fascinating but scary nonetheless.
The issue is that my doctor has requested this scan but I have absolutely no idea why, or what he is looking for! I called his secretary to request a letter explaining his rationale and all I got was an appointment to see him on 8th January! How ridiculous.
Thanks guys!!
Jonny
Over the last few months I have been under the care of an Endocrinologist. I have a condition called Gynecomastia (very mild man boobs) which I have had since 13. I have no other symptoms and am very happy and healthy at the moment.
Before my surgery, they tested my hormones to rule out a hormone issue, where they discovered that my Estrogen levels are high. 330 on a scale between 0-149 for a male. While my doctor says he does not believe this is anything to be concerned about, I was sent for a testicle ultrasound which came back clear. I was then sent for a CT Scan of my chest/abdo/pelvis with contrast. I had that on Thursday 23rd November at 5pm.
Naturally I am convinced they are going to find some form of hormone secreting tumour or other incidental finding. I am struggling to believe they are scanning all my major organs and won’t find anything!
Has anyone had a CT Scan and how did you get your results? I am sat beside my phone absolutely terrified of getting a phone call from the hospital. I think no news is always good news in these cases, but I am constantly on edge watching my phone!
Does anyone know if it is usual to have incidental CT scan findings in an otherwise healthy person? They only other symptom I have is a very low libido (practically non existent) which causes relationship issues. However this has always been the case, I thought it was “just me” until I was made aware of the hormone issue! Apparantly is estrogen/testosterone are out of balance thisbimpacts libido - fascinating but scary nonetheless.
The issue is that my doctor has requested this scan but I have absolutely no idea why, or what he is looking for! I called his secretary to request a letter explaining his rationale and all I got was an appointment to see him on 8th January! How ridiculous.
Thanks guys!!
Jonny