Question 1

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 2

does soy milk cause lumps in mens breasts?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no scientific evidence that dietary soy food (milk, tofu, ect...) is linked to the development of breast cancer in women or men. And it does not cause lumps in men's breasts. If a man has a lump in his breast, he should immediately go see his doctor for an assessment. Breast cancer does develop in men, albeit much less common than in women.

Question 3

please give advice on how to get rid of men breast?

Accepted Answer

Gynecomastia: The most common cause of "male breasts" on both sides is weight gain.  Getting on an exercise regimen and changing your dietary habits can help.  There are some medications that can cause gynecomastia (enlarged male breast tissue).  I recommend reviewing your medications with your doctor. In some cases, it may need to be surgically removed.

Question 4

can zerona liposuction reduce men's breasts? i have "man-boobs" that i'd really like a safe and effective way to get rid of. could zerona work?

Accepted Answer

Zerona : Zerona will not take care of your gynecomastia...If that is truly your condition.  Depending if you have a large amount of skin excess you may need more formal surgical intervention with a plastic surgeon.  Or occasionally a smaller amount of fat on the chest can be taken care of with liposuction.
You should consult your plastic surgeon. Best of luck to you.

Question 5

what does male breast cancer look like to a man? what are the symptoms of men's breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

The same as women: All men have some breast tissue.  Male breast cancer does occur and it looks on a mammogram the same as female.  It often presents as a new lump  or mass in the breast/chest.   Male breast cancer can usually be treated if caught early,  but unfortunately it is often diagnosed late in men.                     If you have a new mass/lump chest,  please have it evaluated by a doctor.

Question 6

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 7

will risperdal make grown men grow breast?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can happen: Risperidone Untoward effects:  may cause elevations of prolactin that are significantly above normal values &amp; may persist during cronic administration. Prolactin  stimulates breast tissue development and productio  of milk and latation.

Question 8

why do men have breast buds and what are they made of?

Accepted Answer

Breast tissue: During puberty, adolescent males develop transient bilateral breast buds (made of breast tissue).  Breast tissue is hormonally senstive so it is likely to change during the time of puberty.  If a 'breast bud' persists and is unilateral (one side only)-- it should be evaluted.  Young men may develop breast cancer (usually those with brca1/2 gene abnormalities).

Question 9

can men get breast abscesses?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not as common an occurrence as in women, but men can get abscesses in their breast.

Question 10

how many men have breast reduction surgery a year?

Accepted Answer

Male breast reductio: It is not common to have male breast reduction, I have no usa statistics!

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