Gynecomastia: Why Do Men Develop Breasts?
Male breasts appear more often than you might think. If you would like to know why, read about the gynecomastia causes!
One of the possible reasons for gynecomastia is the aging process which reduces the level of testosterone. (Photoxpress)
Gynecomastia is a medical term which is used to describe enlarged male breasts. The condition appears with approx. two thirds of adolescent boys and half of adult men. The key difference between the two is that with adolescents they usually disappear when the hormonal balance is restored, while a surgical procedure is often required with adult men. The most common gynecomastia (enlarged glandular breast tissue) cause is the aging process that reduces the level of testosterone. Pseudogynecomastia (enlarged adipose breast tissue) is the result of increased body weight.
Gynecomastia can be a sign of a serious disease
Gynecomastia is not a dangerous condition, but it can be a sign of a serious disease in adult age. Possible gynecomastia causes include low level of testosterone or hypogonadism, increased functioning of thyroid, cirrhosis of the liver, breast cancer, lung, prostate or adrenal gland cancer. A person who suffers from the condition should visit an endocrinologist who will examine and determine the causes of gynecomastia or pseudogynecomastia.
Gynecomastia is also caused by different pills
Besides certain medical conditions, gynecomastia can be caused by certain pills prescribed by the doctor. Enlarged male breasts occur because of certain anabolic steroids, stomach acid medicines, cardiovascular or 
prostate cancer medicines. If the person stops taking these medications, the male breasts normally reduce in size. Some experts claim that one of the possible causes is also excessive drinking of alcohol and smoking of marijuana.
Male breasts have a big psychological effect on their owner. They can be reduced with diet, changing of medication, treating a certain disease. Gynecomastia is nothing to be ashamed of, but it is still necessary to treat it, otherwise you can risk a development of a serious disease.
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