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Gynecomastia, also referred to as ‘gyno’ or bitch-tits,
is exactly what the latter name implies; male breasts. More
specifically, gyno causes males to have female like breasts.
Many males are afflicted with this and it has been estimated
that one in three under 40 have some degree of gynocomastia.
This article will outline the causes of Gynecomastia and some
potential treatments.
Possible causes of Gynecomastia
• Puberty
The onset of puberty causes a flood of hormones within the
body. Often, this will result in the development of gyno.
However, this is fairly normal and should not be too concerning
as most people tend to ‘outgrow’ it. If it becomes
a pressing issue a visit to the family doctor should result
in a prescription that will most likely be effective in eliminating
gyno.
• Drugs
Various medicines are known to cause gyno as a side effect.
In most drugs this is an extremely rare side effect and shouldn’t
be an issue for most people. A complete listing of medicines
that are known to have gynocomastia as a side effect is available
here.
• Medical Conditions
Various medical conditions have been found to cause gyno.
Alcoholic cirrohsis, tumors on the testicles, and Clinefelter’s
syndrome all have been linked to cases of gyno.
• Steroids
Steroids will lower you testosterone products which in turn
will make your estrogen levels higher compared to your testosterone
levels. This change in hormones can cause Gynecomastia.
It is important to remember many people will confuse having
excess fat with having gyno. Excess fat around the breast
area may resemble gyno but it is not a true case of gyno.
If the real problem is just an excessive amount of fat then
regular exercise and dieting will get rid of the ‘gyno’.
This an important distinction as one is the result of fatty
tissue building up and the other is the byproduct of one of
the three things listed above. Distinguishing between the
two is also important because real gyno will not be cured
by exercise. Real cases of gyno may be treated with medication
prescribed by a qualified medical professional. In any case
if you feel you may have gyno it is important to consult a
doctor. The odds are that it will be nothing serious (especially
for those going through puberty), but it is best to be safe
‘just in case’. If taking any medications consult
a medical book or professional to look up the side effects.
Hopefully your questions and concerns regarding gyno are cleared
up. Having some breast tissue may be embarrassing but the
majority of the time it’s nothing serious and there
is little to worry about. Remember, it is always important
to consul medical professional and daily physicals are an
important part of maintaining ones health.
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