Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)
Gynecomastia is an abnormally large enlargement of male breast tissue. This is usually caused by a hormonal imbalance- when testosterone levels are low and estrogen levels are high. It can be seen as a tissue growth under the nipple, which looks like a lump. It can occur in both the breasts.
𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮
Grade 1
Minor breast enlargement, no excess fat
Grade 2
Moderate breast enlargement with some excess fat.
Grade 3
Moderate breast enlargement with excess fat and skin.
Grade 4
Female like breast.
𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮
𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮
- Maintain normal blood pressure and sugar level in order to protect the kidneys from failure.
- Avoid alcohol consumption, which can cause damage to the liver.
- Self medication should not be encouraged because some drugs can cause estrogen levels to rise.
𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮
- Thyroid disease.
- Obesity.
- Certain Medications.
- Cirrhosis.
- Kidney Failure.
- Tumors that impact hormones.
- Breast Cancer.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 ?
You should consult a doctor if there is pain, any discharge from the nipple or any unusual breast changes.