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Got man boobs? DJ Wonder let us know how it affected you and what you can do about it.
What it is. Of course, there’s a technical name for it: gynecomastia.
How does it look? Search here.
Not surprisingly, real gynecomastia (see more on pseudo gynecomastia below) is often caused by an imbalance between the hormones testosterone and estrogen, both of which are naturally occurring in men.
You knew about testosterone, but yes, guys need estrogen, too. (Search for more on why.)
There are other causes as well, including the use of some recreational drugs. (Search for more on that.)
At least one hair-loss drug may also cause it. Can’t a guy get a break? (Search for more.)
What to do. As many as half of all adolescent boys show signs of gynecomastia during puberty. It makes gym class tough, but it also usually disappears in a couple of years. (Search for more on adolescent gynecomastia.)
It’s a different story for adult men, for whom breast reduction surgery is a common form of treatment. Some dietary supplements purport to treat the condition. You’ll have to judge those for yourself. (Search for more on male gynecomastia treatment.)
When it’s not gynecomastia. Some man boobs, maybe even most, aren’t caused by hormone imbalances at all. This would, of course, be pseudo gynecomastia.
For those cases, the problem is being overweight, and all the usual solutions apply. Chief among them: Put the cookie jar back on the shelf, get off the couch, and get some exercise. (Search for more on pseudo gynecomastia.)
article provided by MSN.com and www.DJWonderSelfHealthStudies.com
