Gynecomastia

Treatment And Causes Of Gynecomastia

What is Gynecomastia?

The word Gynecomastia comes from two Greek words, Gyne meaning Woman and Mastos which means breast. A loose translation would be “woman like breasts”. They are also know as steroid breasts or Bitch Tits as some people unkindly call them.

Gynecomastia actually describes a condition whereby breast tissue builds up in a males chest creating what appear to be female breasts. These breasts can be quite tender and sensitive.

The condition Gynecomastia is very common in adolescent boys, however, in about 90% of these cases, the condition disappears naturally as their adolescence follows it’s course.

For the remaining 10% though, it remains and can be quite a social handicap causing significant psychological damage to the patient. The feelings that this condition can generate can be shame, embarrassment and humiliation commonly. A lot of this can be brought about from teasing and jokes made about their breasts by their peers.

Other than the tenderness in the chest which is associated with Gynecomastia, there are no other medical problems with this condition other than the psychological problems that it causes.

For some men and boys who appear to have Gynecomastia, may actually have a condition called Pseudogynecomastia. This describes the fatty build up on their chests. This is not the same thing as Gynecomastia.

Interestingly, it is possible that this condition may affect only one breast or both.

What causes Gynecomastia?

For most cases of Gynecomastia, there are no identifiable causes for this problem. However, this list contains a lot of what is commonly accepted to cause Gynecomastia.

- puberty

- steroid abuse

- obesity

- tumors

- genetic disorders

- chronic liver disease

- side effects of medication

- castration

- Klinefelter Syndrome

- Gilberts Syndrome

- ageing

Gynecomastia can also be caused by changes in the balance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone. This commonly occurs during puberty although can probably happen during other stages of a mans life.

From that list, it is believed that the main causes are obesity, steroid abuse and an imbalance in hormones.

How is Gynecomastia Diagnosed?

The doctor will probably make a physical examination of the breasts and then ask a number of questions regarding your breasts in order to ascertain how long you’ve had them and also what degree of tenderness do you experience.

In order to work out what is causing your Gynecomastia, the doctor will enquire about your medical history as well as any medication that you are taking.

The examination itself should be relatively minor with just a bit of prodding and poking.

It should be noted as well that while Male Breast cancer is more common than a lot of people think, these lumps in a mans breast are not cancerous, however, as usual, if in doubt, contact your doctor as soon as possible in order to eliminate the possibility.

How is Gynecomastia Treated?

In many cases Gynecomastia requires no treatment whatsoever and will disappear quietly on it’s own.

In other cases, the treatment may depend upon the cause. For example, if the cause is the medicine that you’re taking, then hopefully there is a suitable alternative which will be just as effective but without the side of effect of Gynecomastia. As Gynecomastia is usually less of a problem than the condition that the medicine is treating, this other condition will take priority in your care.

In a lot of cases, the reason for Gynecomastia is obesity. In this case, if the patient loses a degree of their weight through diet and exercise, then this will usually cure the Gynecomastia without the need for any kind of surgery.

In a small number of cases, surgery is deemed to be the best option. Usually in these cases, the Gynecomastia is causing the patient a significant degree of psychological problems.

This surgery removes the glandular tissue and/or fat behind the breast in order to create a more masculine looking chest.

The surgery for Gynecomastia can often be conducted under a local anesthetic with some sedation and the patient be treated as an out-patient. However, as with all surgery, whether it is low risk like this or high risk, there is always an element of risk of excessive bleeding, fluid loss and problems associated with the anesthesia. As such, the patient should be healthy and emotionally stable otherwise the risk of surgery is increased. There can also be a degree of scarring with the surgery which should be known before the operation takes place.

As this surgery is usually considered cosmetic, it is often quite difficult to get financing or for the public health bodies to accept you as a patient. However, patients do sometimes get the funding required often after proving the psychological problems that this condition causes.

Summary

Gynecomastia affects many people in varying degrees. The main problem from it, is the psychological problems associated with the humiliation of having woman like breasts. For most, the solution is to lose weight or to wait for the body to develop further, however for some, the only way to cure this problem is by having breast reduction surgery.

Gynecomastia & You & Me

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Manboobs

Get Rid Of Manboobs – 36Ds Just Don’t Look Right On a Man

It’s a shame to see a man walking around with breast larger than most women.  When a man needs to wear a man bra, you know it’s time to make a change. It’s time to get rid of manboobs and get into shape and I am not talking about the shape of a woman.  Years ago, I started gaining weight and before I knew it I was 50lbs overweight.  Then one day I took a hard look at the person in the mirror and I knew something had to give.

The first step in any weight loss or fat burning program is to admit you have a problem.  My problem was that I loved junk foods and I was too lazy to work out on a consistent basis. But when I look at myself in the mirror I did not recognize the person I was staring at I knew it was time. Manboobs don’t appear on your chest overnight, it takes time and effort to get them.  So I got on the internet and did lots of research into what type of program I could use to help me get rid of manboobs.  I found so many programs, but I wanted something that I knew I would do on a regular basis.  One of the problems with being overweight or having manboobs is that you really are somewhat embarrassed to go into a store and purchase products to get rid of your weight loss issues.  That’s why I love the internet. You can get anything you want delivered directly to you and in most case right away. 

So I got my program and I set some goals for myself and I stop making excuses and went to work.  I won’t lie it was hard at first eating right and going to the gym.  I came up with thousands of excuses as to why I need to change my diet or why I could eat foods that would wreck my diet.  I would tell myself why I couldn’t go to the gym that day to work out.  It got to the point that it became a big joke that I was trying to convince me to tell me why I shouldn’t do something.  I would have the conversations with myself as to why I needed to go back to my old ways. 

You ever notice that when you are trying to do something right you become you own worst enemy.  Weight loss or fat burning is a lifestyle change and if you are not willing to make those lifestyle changes, you will never succeed.  I think the turning point for me was when I got on the scale and I had physical evidence that my hard work was paying off.  My manboobs were starting to get smaller and smaller as each week passed by.  My wife noticed right away that my chest was getting smaller and when you told me that I was starting to look like the old me, well that was all I needed to hear.  You got to have so type of motivation in order to complete any task or mission.  And my motivation to get rid of manboobs was that I wanted to look sexy again for me, for my wife, and my kids.  I wanted to take pride in myself again and be proud of the new me. 

Getting rid of manboobs is not easy, and I won’t blow smoke up your ass and say it was easy to do.  I will tell you that if you want to do it you can.  Just like anything else in life, if you want it bad enough you will do it.  So stop making excuses and get rid of your manboobs.

Gynocomastia

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Gynaecomastia
Male Breast Reduction – Gynaecomastia Treatment at Silkwood Medical in Bondi Junction, Sydney area

wat is gynaecomastia?

Gynecomastia is the development of breast tissue.
It is typically used when referring to babies, adolescents, or males.

Gynaecomastia A.k.a. ‘Man Boobs’

Gynaecomastia is the development of large mammary glands in males in the breast tissue which can look in similarity to female breasts. This is more commonly called ‘Man Boobs’. This can cause a large amount of distress for young men in their teens but is not restricted to them only, as men from all ages are susceptible. It should be noted that there are different types of causes for increased breast tissue and that a proper diagnosis to see if you actually suffer from Gynaecomastia is very important.

The first thing you should do is go and see your local Doctor to have a check up, they are going to be best able to tell you if you suffer from Gynaecomastia. Many of the times this is a false alarm and what the patient actually suffers from is extra fat tissue.

If you are overweight than this can give the impression of ‘Man Boobs’ but this may be excess body fat which is very commonly stored around the waist, hips, as well as the pectoral area. The best thing to do then is to lose some weight through eating nutritiously and a proper exercising program. Some light weight training and cardiovascular exercises targeting these areas will be beneficial.

If you are slim or feel that you are not overweight now then perhaps in your past you were overweight and have since lost the weight. This can cause loose skin around the body including the pectoral areas. You should see a personal trainer or your Doctor for further advice on what can be done such as targeted training or surgery to remove the loose skin. Bodybuilders who have not trained properly may have over developed lower pectoral muscles and then neglected to effectively workout the inner or upper pectoral muscles which can cause a ‘drooping’ effect on the chest. This can be ‘fixed’ by placing more emphasis on working the upper pectoral muscles. For example, less flat bench and more inclined bench presses.

If you are not overweight and have always been slim/ slender and feel that you do in fact suffer from Gynaecomastia then you must believe me when I say that you are not alone. Thousands and thousands of men are afflicted by this once thought of embarrassing condition. Not knowing what T’shirt to wear and always sticking to wearing sweaters. Not wearing tighter fitting shirts as you feel this just makes it looks worse. Worried about going shirtless on holidays on the beach.

The problem is that the condition is just as much Psychological as it is Physical. It can bring you down emotionally and I’ve spoken to men who have expressed anxieties when starting new relationships with women. The only cure for it medically is surgery. This surgery can cost several thousands but can have some after effects which are worth mentioning such as a loss of feeling in your nipples and it doesn’t guarantee an instant confidence boost to your self esteem.