Is gynecomastia caused by hormones?

Hormone imbalance is the main cause of gynecomastia. Hormones may be produced by the body in a combination that favours breast development, or drugs and supplements may be ingested that have a direct or indirect effect on hormones that cause gynecomastia.

Is gynecomastia dangerous?

The presence of gynecomastia requires investigation for causes of hormonal imbalance, and one-sided breast enlargement should be investigated to rule-out breast cancer.

Can gynecomastia go away with exercise?

Efforts to reduce breast gland, fat, and skin with local exercise will not succeed, and may even exaggerate breast prominence because enlarged pectoral muscles will make your breasts look bigger. Weight-loss will improve pseudogynecomastia if it is caused by excess body fat.

What kind of doctor does gynecomastia surgery?

Once a Family Doctor, Pediatrician or Endocrinologist has determined that there is no medical treatment that will correct gynecomastia, you should see a Plastic Surgeon with expertise in treating gynecomastia.

What does gynecomastia mean?

Gynecomastia is the over-development of glandular breast tissue in a male. Pseudogynecomastia, the presence of excess fat in the male breast, can exist alone or in combination with true gynecomastia.

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19 Oct 2022

Gynecomastia Surgery and Steroid Use

By Dr. Kreidstein

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Many patients come to us with a history of past or present use of hormonally active medications and supplements. These complex chemicals may have been used to help increase muscle…

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