Question 1

are there foods i can stop eating to reduce my gynecomastia?

Accepted Answer

No: Gynecomastia, enlargement of the male breast, is unrelated to food intake.  Enlargement of the female breast (sometimes referred to as "macromastia") may be related to weight gain, since the female breast often has a large component of fat.  In that case, the best way help to reduce breast size is to go on a weight-reduction diet.

Question 2

what type of food i can eat that reduces gynecomastia?

Accepted Answer

None : But avoiding estrogen-like compounds contained in soy, many herbs (called phytoestrogens) and food dyes (called xenoestrogens) may be helpful, although of  unproven benefit in preventing gynecomastia. Avoidance of marijuana may also decrease circulating estrogen like compounds.  Finally be sure your endocrine health is fine by checking with your doctor.

Question 3

if i bulk up during my teenage years how do i avoid gynecomastia? i have it right now but i dont want to make it worse?

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: Prominent breast in overweight boys is called pseudogynecomastia distinguished from true gynecomastia by the absence of granular breast tissue.  You seem to have psudogynecomastia  consisted of only adipose tissue.  Your PCP should be able to give a general instructions regarding dieting and exercise.

Question 4

does ensure powder have estrogen and does it cause gynecomastia?
it seems to be the case: http://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/s
around 3rd page).

Accepted Answer

No and no: Ensure products have no estrogen, but do contain soy, which has been thought to have estrogen-like effects in men. But, per livestrong.Com, "no research has shown that soy isoflavones can produce effects similar to pathologically high estrogen in men. A 2011 analysis of clinical data in the journal "fertility & sterility" found no effects of soy products or isoflavones on male sex hormones in men.

Question 5

will fermenttet soy in supplements or food cause /worsen gynecomastia, should i stay away from it?

Accepted Answer

Fermented soy: Fermented soy can cause or worsen gynecomastia.

Question 6

how do boys get gynecomastia?

Accepted Answer

PRL, E2...puberty: Hi. If boys have new bilateral gynecomastia at 19, there's a problem with prolactin or estrogen. See your doctor.

Question 7

what is gynecomastia in males?

Accepted Answer

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 8

when will gynecomastia go away?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Adjusting the endocrine levels during the first six months of gynecomastia development may help in its regression. However, after that time frame the breast tissue tends to remain and harden. This leaves surgery as the only treatment option. The surgical procedures include: gland excision, or gland excision accompanied by liposuction.

Question 9

i need advice with gynecomastia?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: While most cases of gynecomastia have no known cause, it can occasionally be associated with other abnormalities, and is often temporary in teenage boys. Start with your doctor. If he/she feels you need surgery, see a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. This is a common procedure that can achieve excellent results with the right surgeon/patient/problem combination.

Question 10

does gynecomastia resolve itself?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes, but...: Pubertal gynecomastia often resolves within 1 to 3 years after onset. Adult onset gynecomastia however does not necessarily do so. If persistent, it is often best treated with  partial excision of the prominent glandular tissue  as well as liposuction surgery of the peripheral chest area.  If the prominence of the chest wall is caused by adipose tissue, then liposuction surgery may suffice.

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