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Oct 26, 2023 · Gynecomastia (guy-nuh-koh-MAS-tee-uh) is an increase in the amount of breast gland tissue in boys or men. An imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone causes it. Gynecomastia can affect one or both breasts, sometimes unevenly.
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Jul 9, 2024 · Gynecomastia is enlarged breast (chest) tissue in people assigned male at birth (AMAB). It most often happens due to an imbalance of estrogen and testosterone.
Nov 30, 2023 · 'Man boobs', also known as enlarged breast tissue or gynecomastia, is a common concern in males. Here, find out how diet, exercise, and treatment can help.
Dec 12, 2015 · Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of gynecomastia, a condition that affects some men's breast tissue. Find out how hormones, medicines, drugs, health problems and surgery can affect your chest size and shape.
Oct 26, 2023 · Learn how an imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone can cause breast tissue swelling in boys or men.
Gynecomastia (also spelled gynaecomastia) [a] is the abnormal non-cancerous enlargement of one or both breasts in males due to the growth of breast tissue as a result of a hormone imbalance between estrogens and androgens. [4][5] Gynecomastia can cause significant psychological distress or unease. [6]
Gynecomastia is most often caused by an imbalance of hormones leading to breast tissue or excess fat growth in men, also referred to as enlarged male breasts. It can affect males of all ages and is a fairly common disorder that affects up to 70% of adolescent boys due to hormonal changes.
