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Is it possible to develop gynecomastia without hormone levels (estrogen and testosterone) being unbalanced? if yes, what is typically the underlying cause?
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There are many causes For gynecomastia. There is no 'one' typical underlying cause. Adrenal, liver, thyroid, testicular, obesity- to name a few. If suspected best to see an endocrinologist
Answered 8/3/2022
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It could occur with medications, certain foods, containing soy., toxins such as alcohol, cannabis etc. Local irritation, handling and fondling radiation, shingles in the area etc because of increasing tissue sensitivity. Finally other endocrine disorders such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism,
Answered 8/4/2022
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