Question 1

if i lose weight will my gynecomastia go away by itself?

Accepted Answer

No: Gynecomastia is hormonally-active breast tissue in a man.  Since breast tissue consists of mostly fat, losing weight will cause a reduction in the size of any breast tissue, either in a man or a woman;  however, the enlarged breast tissue will still remain.

Question 2

if i lose weight what will my gynecomastia look like? droopy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: skin laxity: This depends on the severity of your conditions and the degree of skin laxity and the magnitude of weight loss.

Question 3

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 4

i've grade 2 gynecomastia, will it go away over time?

Accepted Answer

Not usually at 48.: 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 5

have had gynecomastia for 4 years now. im 16, will they go away? by themselves?

Accepted Answer

Gynecomastia: In most situations, gynecomastia in adolescents does get better on its own as you get older.

Question 6

does gynecomastia in puberty eventually go away?

Accepted Answer

It may but: Not always. Unfortunately, teenagers are probably the least able of any age group to handle it psychologically.

Question 7

hi docs, would my gynecomastia go away naturally or do i have to take action?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely to happen: The age listed on your profile is 43. If true, this is long past the age when puberty related gynecomastia will fade.I would see your doc and make sure you do not have a treatable condition that brought this about.If not a consultation with a plastic surgeon with experience in the area would be my next move.

Question 8

does gynecomastia happen during puberty? does it go away after sometime? how much time does it take? what to do to make it go away ?

Accepted Answer

Most of the times---: Most of the gynaecomastia occurs during puberty - and, most of them go away by itself within three years --- if it does not go away, then surgery may be the answer.

Question 9

can my gynecomastia go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

does gynecomastia from risperdal go away?

Accepted Answer

Gynecomastia : From pharmaceutical drug use usually does resolve with cessation of the offending drug.  However with risperdal, its appears lawsuits are being filed because of this  suggesting it may not resolve.  Regardless, surgery is an option to 'normalize' your chest if you wish to resolve this problem.

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