Gynecomastia Male Breast Is Enlarged Due To Hormonal Disorders

Gynecomastia is a benign enlargement of the male breast. This is caused by hormonal changes, usually occurs during puberty or later in life and can be used either with only one breast and occurs in both breasts.

The term "gynecomastia" refers to enlargement of the mammary gland in men. Mammary gland tissue grows, causing male breast of a woman is similar.

In this case, the real difference is false gynecomastia. In gynecomastia fake breasts grow due to dietary fat, the fat is stored in the breast tissue. A true gynecomastia usually always based on the hormonal disturbances.

The breast augmentation may be the result of hormone therapy or disease, such as thyroid disorders. The cause may be that the body of the person concerned to a lot of female hormones or male produced too little. Chest can also be enlarged by castration, because the testes are significantly involved in the production of male hormones. Changes in hormone balance during adolescence can also be a trigger.

Usually enlarged breasts in men are not dangerous. But, of course, can be a psychological burden and reduced self-esteem. Then you can try to reduce the breasts with hormone treatment again. If it fails, the breast can be reduced through surgery.