HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I developed gynecomastia 2 weeks ago from taking saw palmetto after a period of 4 days. how long will it take for my gynecomastia to fully disappear.

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Few weeks: Most of rapid onset gynecomastia due to accumulated tissue fluid which should be re-absorbed quite quickly after discontinuing Saw Palmetta. Mild permanent enlargement may occur.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Tamsulosin makes my husband anxiuos, depressed and almsot paranoid. Can we stop for a few days and try saw palmetto during the stop period. Alternate?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi doctors, now I'm using pills ( just 1 kind ) to cure the irregular periods. Maybe I'll have to use them for a few years to have regular periods again. Can I use some herbs like fenugreek 610mg, red clover 400mg, saw palmetto 540mg during I cure the irr

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can taking prednisone 10mg twice daily cause gynecomastia? I have to take it for 10 days; will symptoms go away after I stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is there ay medication I can take to reduce gynecomastia in my chest, the doctor said that my estrogen level is just a bit over that normal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Good evening doctors. I am a male, 63. I notice the right side of my right nipple sometimes feels a bit sensitive and lumpy but then this disappears and then comes back. Could this possibility be breast cancer or gynecomastia or something else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I am on Wellbutrin and want to take saw palmetto for prostate health but am worried about gynecomastia happening, can I still take saw palmetto?
Will saw palmetto in my supplements worsen my gynecomastia? Should i stay away from it?
How safe are DHT blocking products like propecia/finasteride/saw palmetto? Side efx like gynecomastia and libido loss... Are those common at all?help.
Does saw palmetto have any impact on PSA levels? Does it cause gynecomastia in men? Does it lower DHT or impact free testosterone?
How long does it take for Gynecomastia to disappear?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.