Understanding the Causes and Treatment Options for Man Boobs (Gynecomastia)

Both women and men have breast tissue, but the chest area typically doesn’t increase, most commonly with men. For the men who find that their breast tissue increases, this can fall for several reasons: hormonal changes, medications and medical conditions, or a change in weight over time. While it may not appear to concern some, male breasts (medically known as gynecomastia) are a relatively common condition.

What are the causes of man boobs?

Often the result of a hormone imbalance, man boobs can develop when a male’s ratio of oestrogen to testosterone leans towards embracing more of the female hormones. Man boobs form when excess fat or breast tissue gathers, giving the effect of breasts and can take shape in some physical and mental insecurities that research suggests around 65% of men suffer with.

If you want to get your man boobs treated or removed, it is essential to establish the different types that can exist;

Gynaecomastia: This enlargement of the breast tissue is based on hormone fluctuation, weight changes or the use of drugs such as steroids.

Pseudogynecomastia: The enlargement of the chest area is also contributed to by fat and glands within the body, the cause of this being down to weight changes.

Essentially, what causes man boobs:
– Severe weight gain
– Ageing
– Excessive alcohol consumption
– Steroid use
– Hormone changes or an increase of oestrogen
– Genetics
– Diseases that lower testosterone
– Cancers
– Overactive thyroid gland