MOOBS

14 March 2018

Gynaecomastia is a common condition that causes boys’ and men’s breasts to swell and become larger than normal.

It is most common in teenage boys and older men. Once you have it, it won’t go away, and surgery is the only treatment.

Gynaecomastia can be caused by several different factors. It is often linked to hormone levels in the body, especially during puberty. Obesity can make the condition worse as breast tissue is mainly fat.

Other causes. although less common are,

Side effects of medication – such as anti-ulcer drugs or medication for heart disease

Illegal drugs – such as cannabis or anabolic steroids

drinking too much alcohol

A health abnormality – such as kidney failure or liver disease

Klinefelter’s syndrome (a rare genetic disorder)

Lumps or infection in the testicles

Sometimes, men think that by ‘bodybuilding’ it will improve the appearance of the ‘boobs’ this rarely is the case, and more often than not, building up the pectoral muscles only enhances the issue, not hides it. Also, taking anabolic steroids, which some body builders do, can make matters worse.

Gynaecomastia can be a very stressful and embarassing condition to have. Men will often ‘hide’ by keeping a Tshirt on when sunbathing, or swimming. It depends on the individual,as to how much it effects him.

info@thewilson.clinic
01372 678800

The Wilson Clinic
Geoffrey Ross Wilson FRCS FRCS(Plast)
Ashtead Hospital
The Warren
Surrey
KT21 2SB

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