Question 1

how do boys get gynecomastia?

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

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

when will gynecomastia go away?

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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 4

i need advice with gynecomastia?

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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 5

does gynecomastia resolve itself?

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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.

Question 6

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 7

why do men want gynecomastia fixed?

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Psychological trama: Gynecomastia is most commonly seen during puberty to young adulthood, causes psychological trauma , as other kids, are teasing constantly , due to this reason surgery is done after cheeking no other problems.

Question 8

can you help me with my gynecomastia?

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Gynecomastia: Is overgrowth of breast tissue in males and can result from medication, marijuana, or liver failure.  In most cases, cause is unknown.  If condition is severe enough and does not respond to medical treatment, you will need surgery.  Sometimes, liposuction can help, but usually a surgical removal (subcutatneous mastectomy) is required.  Consult with a surgeon.

Question 9

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 10

can my gynecomastia go away on its own?

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Yes.: Most cases resolve on their own over a period of several months, especially if it is associated with prescription medications that can be substituted.

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