Gynecomastia Classification: Should I Really Worry?

Gynecomastia is the umbrella term used to describe the condition in which men develop enlarged breasts, or “man boobs.” If you think you may be one of the many men who have gynecomastia, it is important to realize that you are not alone and that there are many ways to classify gynecomastia, a condition that affects many men in today’s society. This article is intended to provide you with information on the various ways that specialists have classified gynecomastia.

adolescent gynecomastia

Hormonal changes at puberty is one of the main causes of gynecomastia. During puberty, hormone levels rise. An increase in testosterone can also cause an increase in the female hormone estrogen and lead to the development of glandular tissue just below the areola. In this case, the enlarged area will not be less than 1 cm in diameter and not more than 5 cm in diameter. In most adolescent cases, gynecomastia will go away on its own and anyone experiencing this form of gynecomastia need not worry.

puffy nipples

Unfortunately, not all cases of adolescent gynecomastia go away and even the leanest, healthiest men often still can’t get rid of the extra swelling they developed during puberty. When classifying gynecomastia, this condition is known as “puffy nipples.” In this case, there are surgical options available to help men achieve a more defined pectoral muscle line.

Adult Gynecomastia

When classifying Gynecomastia in adults there are 5 main groups:

hormonal imbalance

This is the main cause of gynecomastia in men. This hormonal imbalance can be caused by medical conditions such as Klinefelter Syndrome. In the event that gynecomastia is caused by a hormonal imbalance, hormonal treatments can be taken in an attempt to reduce the symptoms.

obesity

Men often appear to have ‘man breasts’ or ‘man boobs’, but the appearance is simply the result of adipose tissue (fatty tissue) concentrated in the chest area. This is known as pseudo gynecomastia and ‘false gynecomastia’. Losing weight with a controlled diet and specific exercises will often reduce the appearance of the breasts in this case. If too much weight is lost in very obese patients, the skin can become loose and slack in this area and give the appearance of sagging breasts, there are several surgical treatment options available in this case to remove excess skin and give the appearance of sagging. smooth skin. , ‘normal’ male thorax.

steroid abuse

This is a very common cause of gynecomastia. The use of anabolic androgenic steroids (EAAs) commonly used by athletes and bodybuilders can cause gynecomastia in its purest form. Gynecomastia in thin men consists primarily of glandular tissue and virtually no fatty tissue. This form of gynecomastia is often difficult to see beneath the solid pectoral muscles, but it can become considerably more noticeable in adulthood when the athlete begins to taper off their exercise regimen. Several surgical options are available to treat this form of gynecomastia.

Symptoms of kidney failure, liver failure

Cirrhosis of the liver reduces the liver’s ability to make proteins and process hormones, nutrients, drugs, and poisons. This can lead to increased estrogen in men and the development of man boobs.

Medication Side Effects

Some medications can create estrogen effects in men as a side effect. These estrogens are given to men to treat prostate cancer and some other diseases. Marijuana and heroin and some prescription drugs such as methyldopa (for blood pressure), cimetidine (for peptic ulcers), diazepam (Valium), antidepressants, and spironolactone (a diuretic) can also cause gynecomastia as an effect. secondary.