Does breast reduction with hormonal therapy work for men?

Usually not: Endocrine causes of breast enlargement in men (gynecomastia) must be investigated (i.e. A hormone secreting tumor). Most commonly, however, the cause is not endocrine, and if the condition is severe enough and persistent, the only effective treatment is surgical.

Not usually: Hormonal treatments are not without risk, and often do not accomplish the goal of reducing breast enlargement. Also, gynecomastia may be aggravated by deposits of fat tissue in and around the glandular elements. See a qualified cosmetic-plastic surgeon who is accomplished in breast surgery and reductions. Mastectomy is an option if glands very large volumes.

Not commonly: Although bodybuilders are known to use various drug cocktails to mini ze the development of breasts during illicit anabolic steroid use, these are not advised for the treatment of gynecomastia.

Rarely: Breast enlargment in men is almost always idiopathic (no known cause.) when it is sudden in onset or pronounced, the remote possibility of a hormonal cause should be investigated. This remains very rare, though, so hormonal treatments should not be tried until a hormonal cause is confirmed. Most cases can be treated with combinations of liposuction and direct excision.