New Disease Sweeping the Globe. Are Men in Danger? Andrew Wakefield was a typical 23-year-old student when he was diagnosed with gynemorphosis, a new, rare disease that only affects males. The condition is characterized by breast growth, body hair loss, infertility, and genital shrinkage. It is a rare disease, but it has been affecting more and more men across the globe over the past decade. “I didn’t know what was happening to my body,” said Wakefield. “Suddenly, my nipples were itching, my testicles were shrinking, and I was gaining weight around my hips. Eventually, I had to wear a bra, and my breasts were still growing at an alarming rate. The worst part was my penis was getting smaller, and I was losing my body hair. It was terrifying.” Wakefield turned to the internet, where he found hundreds of other men complaining about the same symptoms. “It was so scary,” said one man. “I never knew gynemorphosis was a thing. I thought I was the only one. I was so ashamed, but when I found out that there are thousands of men all over the world with the same symptoms, I felt a lot better. Although at this point, I have to live as a woman, at least I know I’m not alone.” Experts are now urging men all over the globe to be aware of the symptoms of gynemorphosis. “It’s a rare disease, but it’s real, and it’s affecting more and more men every day,” said Dr. Sarah Fleming of the National Institute of Health. “If you’re a man and notice your body hair is thinning, your breasts are growing, your penis is shrinking, and you are gaining weight around your hips, you might have gynemorphosis. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately.” There is currently no known cure for gynemorphosis, but experts are working hard to find a solution. “We’ve found some promising leads,” said Dr. Fleming. “We’re hoping to find a cure within the next couple of years.” For now, men afflicted with gynemorphosis are being encouraged to seek help to socially transition to living as women. “For now, we urge men with gynemorphosis to seek treatment, to begin the process of transitioning into the female sex,” said Dr. Fleming. “It’s not a cure, but it’s the best treatment available right now.” “I’m doing my best to live as a girl,” said Wakefield. “I certainly look the part now. My boobs are bigger than my sister’s! She has tried to support me, but it’s hard to go from a bloke to a bird. The worst part is my mates. They look at me differently. I miss the way they used to treat me. One of them said he still thinks of me as a bloke, but then I catch him staring at my tits, and I know he’s lying. I just want to be normal again.” If you or a man you love has been affected by gynemorphosis, please call the Gynemorphosis Foundation hotline at (800) 555-GYNEM.