When an excess of tissue builds up on the chest of a male causing him to take on the appearance of having breasts, this is gynecomastia, or you would probably know it as man boobs. There are two main ways that man boobs can develop: excessive weight resulting in fat storage on the chest or a hormonal disruption in the body strong enough to allow estrogen to develop budding breasts. Both scenarios are treatable, so getting rid of man boobs is not a dream, it just takes a bit of effort.
There are times when gynecomastia can occur naturally in the body and go away again without treatment. For a couple of weeks after birth some newborns have 'little-man' boobs from all the excess estrogen that is left over from their mothers. As teenagers the condition often appears again when the body is in a state of hormonal flux (about 33% of teenage males are affected) but this usually disappears when hormone levels re-balance themselves. For adult males the problem is not so common, but a little harder to deal with.
There a quite a few diverse causes for gynecomastia development in adult males. Being overweight is one way, and the easiest to deal with. The uniqueness of individual bodies means that fat is also distributed differently across the body - some may have an even distribution, others can have a concentrated amount on the upper torso which gives the appearance of feminine breasts.
Gyencomastia can also be the result of taking different types of medication. Some such drugs are epilepsy drugs, ulcer drugs, anti-androgens and even chemotherapy. Common prescription drugs for depression, anxiety and even some heart medications are also known to have gynecomastia as a side effect. Medications are not the only guilty party.
Man boobs from the use of anabolic steroids is a well known and increasing phenomenon. Steroid use is of course done to gain that buffed up rock hard physique which some men seem to be crazy for, but down the track that may all turn upside down and result in a more feminine figure than before. Steroids actually work to suppress the body's natural testosterone levels which means higher estrogen levels than there would normally be, and man boobs are the dreaded result.
Other drugs can also have similar effects on the male chest. Heroin, Marijuana and other methamphetamines can all result in man boobs because they have such a profound distortion on hormones. Sadly for the beer lovers among men (that being most of them!) beer contains a huge amount of estrogen and is very likely contributing to man boobs. Man boobs can also be the symptom of a serious underlying disease in the body like lung cancer or liver cancer as well as cancer of the pituitary and adrenal glands.
Gynecomastia is totally treatable, so you don't have to feel helpless or like you will have to live with the condition for ever. You may find that your man boobs clear up of their own accord, but some men opt for surgery which can be very costly and not free of risks, so should be considered only in dire circumstances.
If you have discovered that a medication you are taking is the cause of your man boobs, then it's a good idea to talk to your doctor about finding a suitable alternative to the current medications - often the man boobs will go by themselves after the switch. Steroid related man boobs are a little more difficult to treat, especially if you have been using steroids for some time. If your man boobs have just started to bud, or they are showing up as sensitive areas near the nipple you can begin by firstly stopping the steroids, some suggest also taking an estrogen blocker. Bodybuilders will often have estrogen blockers around just in case the need arises. If steroid induced man boobs are left for a long time untreated they may only be able to be removed with a male mamoplasty, so don't ignore the problem.
There is no overnight miracle for getting rid of man boobs, though it is possible to do so with a little time and effort. Look into the causes of your man boobs then find the appropriate natural treatment, and there are many natural and non-invasive ways to treat your man boobs so feeling hopeless is not an option!
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