What are Male Breasts or Gynecomastia ?
  • Male Breast also called “Gynecomastia” is an abnormal enlargement of breast in men. 
  • The cause is  a very small hormonal imbalance. 
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  • Overweight men can get Gynecomastia (Male Breasts) from excess fat tissue, and is called pseudo-gynecomastia. 

  • Gynecomastia can be potentially damaging to male image psychologically. 
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  • Gynecomastia can occur in various stages of life It is seen more in adolescent 

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  • For some men this abnormality is temporary and may resolve itself in few years (usually by 17-18 years of age). 

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  • In many cases of male breast, there may not be a clear cause. Usually, there is mild hormone imbalance. 

  • Occasionally male breast (Gynecomastia) may be symptomatic of an underlying disease process. Other causes of Male Breast (Gynecomastia) are side effects from using prolonged medicines. Abuse of anabolic androgenic steroids also can cause or greatly worsen the problem. 
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  • The correct cause can be found during consultation.