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Gynecomastia - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Definition

Gynecomastia is a condition in which firm breast tissue forms in males. The breast tissue is usually less than 1-1/2 inches across and is located directly under the nipple.

Causes

Pathologic causes of gynecomastia are: medications including hormones, increased serum estrogen, decreased testosterone production, androgen receptor defects, chronic kidney disease, chronic liver disease, HIV, and other chronic illness. Common causes are :-

Puberty
Steroid abuse (bitch tits)
Obesity
Marijuana use (this is in question)
Tumors
Genetic disorders
Chronic liver disease
Side effects of many medications
Castration

Symptoms

The most obvious of gynecomastia symptoms is the enlargement of the male breast tissue. Accordingly, gynecomastia is defined as visible or palpable breast tissue development in boys or men. There are four types of gynecomastia, for which the gynecomastia symptoms may be a bit different.
Acquired testosterone deficiency that develops near puberty can result in enlargement of breast tissue (gynecomastia), sparse or absent pubic and body hair, and underdeveloped penis, testes, and muscle. Adult men may experience diminished libido, erectile dysfunction, muscle weakness, loss of body hair, depression, and other mood disorders.

Treatment

Gynecomastia is enlargement of the male breast. Although treatment is not indicated in most cases, aesthetic reconstructive surgery is commonly performed for psychological reasons. The goals in surgical treatment are to restore the breast contour with minimal scar and to protect areolar anatomy and sensation.
There would be the usual anesthetic risks associated with any surgical procedure. These complications and other even rarer complications do not occur often and the vast majority of patients undergoing this operation is very pleased and adopts a more normal life style with regard to exposure of the chest in normal social situations such as the beach.

The Androderm patch is applied to the abdomen, lower back, thigh, or upper arm and should be applied at the same time every evening between 8 p.m. and midnight. If the patch falls off before noon, replace it with a fresh patch until it is time to reapply a new patch that evening. If the patch falls off after noon, do not replace it until you reapply a new patch that evening.