Question 1

what causes breasts to sag in men?

Accepted Answer

Skin Gland Fat: Breast sagging in men is caused essentially by overgrowth of the breast tissue (gland) associated with an increase in the fat in and around the parenchyma and is aggravated by skin laxity. This can be due to aging, weight gain/loss, hormonal, conditions, medications, drugs, congenital disease, atrophy of tissues (fat/breast/ muscle) as well as a variety of other causes.

Question 2

i have a g cup breasts. everyday there so annoying. and all men do is stare. should i get a reduction?

Accepted Answer

Your Choice.: Recommend meeting with your family physician to discuss pro's & con's. This will help to determine if you desire to go through a surgery consultation.

Question 3

how do you fix sagging breasts in men?

Accepted Answer

Gynecomastia : This depends if there is excess fat/breast tissue with or without loose skin. Usually this is treated with liposuction, and may require skin excision if not completely resolved with liposuction alone. If there is a tremendous amount of loose skin this may be addressed at the first surgery.

Question 4

do men's breasts have milk ducts?

Accepted Answer

Galactorrhea: Men and women both have "milk ducts, " but a different hormonal environment leads to milk production in women only. Lactation is the true production of milk that occurs during pregnancy when Progesterone levels are high and stimulate maturation of the milk producing glands. Outside this setting, we worry about tumors and hormonal imbalances (prolactin) that lead to galactorrhea (nipple discharge).

Question 5

long use spironolactone in men's cause breasts ?

Accepted Answer

See below: Yes spironolactone can cause mens breats to enlarge
there is an alternative called inspra, (eplerenone) consult your doctor.

Question 6

is there a reason other than weight that some fat men have larger breasts than others of the same weight?

Accepted Answer

Hormone imbalance: can foster additional breast tissue in men.  This man can get his hormone levels tested by his doc. As we mature, the hormones of the opposite sex can begin to increase in us.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

what is the reason of breast pain in men?

Accepted Answer

Several: Hormone fluctuations; dry skin; local irritation (from clothing, etc.); tumor is possible, so males should do breast self-exam periodically as well--if lump or specifically tender area, should see dr for confirmatory exam.

Question 8

breast.enlargement in men. is it inevitable?

Accepted Answer

Pubertal yes w/ age?: While up segal gynecomastia is inevitable in pubertal boys and may occur in as much as 80% of teenage men, it tends to resolve in most. Thereafter, many other f actors will determine the persistence or recurrence of the breast fullness. Genetics, weight gain, male "menopause", aging, medications and many other factors will play a role in this.

Question 9

should men be checked for breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Breast cancer in men accounts for about 1% of all the breast cancers. Any lump in the breast area, nipple discharge or skin changes on or near the nipple should be reasons to see your doctor.

Question 10

how would breast cancer in men be discovered?

Accepted Answer

Same as women: Physical examination with a doctor. Feeling a firm hard painless breast lump. Mammogram and breast ultrasound sometimes used.  It is a rare condition in men.

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