Question 1

i have varicocele and gynecomastia and suffer from leg and lower back pain after masturabating and also water like sperm.can it lead to infertility?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Your symptoms sound like a hormone imbalance, possibly related to medications you are already taking.  Consult with a physician for laboratory analysis and medication review.  Infertility is a question of failure to conceive, involving both you and your partner, and can rarely be predicted.

Question 2

what is gynecomastia in males?

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Male breasts: Gynecomastia, or male breasts, can occur naturally in adolescence and usually resolves on its own.  They can  be due to some drugs or medications including marijuana and steroids;  or due to some diseases. Before having surgery to address gynecomastia, all causes should be ruled out to make sure no serious illnesses are being missed.

Question 3

what is gynecomastia? who gets it?

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Breasts in men : Gynecomastia is the presence of glandular (potentially milk-producing) tissue in the male breast. It can happen during normal puberty, but can also be caused by some meds like digoxin and cimetidine, by marijuana use, low testosterone, use of excess testosterone or other body building steroids, and certain tumors.

Question 4

is there medication for gynecomastia ?

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This depends on the: reason you have gynecomastia. You need to see a health care professional for an evaluation. Once you determine the reason for the breast enlargement you can then receive treatment for the problem with a number of different therapies.

Question 5

is it possible that i have gynecomastia?

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You need an exam: Are you overweight? This condition can arise on its own or can be secondary to certain drugs (ie marijuana and many prescription meds) and also can be secondary to hormonal problems that may signal a bigger issue.  If you aren't simply overweight consider seeing your md. You need a testicular exam, review of your medications, and several blood tests that are not part of routine bloodwork.

Question 6

what causes are of temporary gynecomastia?

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The first thing that: Comes to mind is medications.

Question 7

any medical scheme that covers gynecomastia?

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Can't say: This is the HealthTap public forum where volunteer docs located primarily in the USA answer questions about health problems. We have no access to or information about how health plans work in South Africa or how to navigate their systems. If they mirror plans in the US the contract of the covered person defines what is or is not covered. A local cosmetic surgeon's office crew may know the answer.

Question 8

how to treat teenage gynecomastia?

Accepted Answer

Male or female: Females don't seem to mind gynecomastia as teenagers. If you're a male, it happens as your body makes estrogen while it's learning to make the right amount of testosterone. It often resolves or appears to lessen as you go through puberty and gain height and weight. If not, check w/your doctor re: prolactin and other problems. There is no easy solution if you're normal.

Question 9

what is  surgery like for gynecomastia?

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Simple: It can be done as an outpatient using liposuction. Go to a surgeon who does this regularly.

Question 10

should i have surgery if i have gynecomastia?

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Why not?: Depends upon the cause of gynecomastia.  If you are fat/obese - i would suggest first losing weight.  If the gynecomastia is secondary to a hormonal condition - this should be check out.  It is is idiopathic (no known cause) and it bother you,  i would see the counsel of a board certified plastic surgeon.

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