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Notice a lump under my nipple in my left breast, could this be from previous bodybuilding steroid use? will it resolve on its ow i am a 39 y/o male that has used steroids for bodybuilding in the past, i have a lump in my left breast that comes and goes, s

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It : It could be gynecomastia (elargement of breast tissue) from prior steroid use. However it is always better to be safe, see a doctor.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

Notice a lump under my nipple in my left breast, could this be from previous bodybuilding steroid use? will it resolve on its ow i am a 39 y/o male that has used steroids for bodybuilding in the past, i have a lump in my left breast that comes and goes, s

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amer Alame answered

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