Gynecomastia Causes
Gynecomastia and Prolactinoma
If you have developed gynecomastia at a time when your hormone levels should be relatively stable, you may want to consider being evaluated for a possible prolactinoma. Though it doesn’t happen often, we do see patients with this condition in our offices in New York, as gynecomastia is one of the symptoms in men.... »
Do Soy Products Cause Gynecomastia?
It’s a good question. We field inquiries about which foods—including soy products—drugs and other substances contribute to man boobs from many patients who consult us about male breast reduction in New York. The truth is, there are many foods that contain what are known as phytoestrogens. According to the Tulane/Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research... »
Gynecomastia and Propecia
We find that, for most men we work with—whether we talk online, by phone or in person in our offices in Manhattan—the gynecomastia-steroid connection is well understood. But there are other drugs, prescription medications, which are also linked to the development of man boobs. Propecia, a drug marketed to help stop and even reverse male... »
A Gynecomastia Myth: Exercise Can Fix It
One of the great things about the Internet is also one of its biggest drawbacks: the variable nature of the information you can find on just about any topic, including man boobs. Our New York gynecomastia patients constantly surprise us with tales of causes, cures and more that they have found online. One article... »
Tuberous Gynecomastia
Men can have tuberous breasts just like some women do, and the condition is equally frustrating for both sexes. Some people learn to make peace with boobs that protrude a little like tubers—hence the name—while others seek cosmetic breast surgery to correct the condition. To get a sense of what tuberous breasts in men... »
Gynecomastia and Your Weight
Gynecomastia and excess weight often go hand-in-hand. It makes sense when you consider that, for many patients, the underlying cause of man boobs is mostly fatty tissue. It’s not too surprising that some men ask if they can have gynecomastia surgery when they’re not at their ideal weight. When we counsel overweight patients with... »
Fibrous Gynecomastia? Fat? What is it?!
If you browse sites like gynecomastia.org, you’ll notice many men struggling to understand–even obsessing over–what’s underneath the skin on their chests. We hear this from our New York gynecomastia patients as well: “What is it I feel in there? Do I have fibrous gynecomastia? Are those lumps glandular tissue like women have? Maybe it’s... »
Causes of Gynecomastia: Lavender and Tea Tree Oil?
The story has been kicking around the Internet so long it has the feel of an urban legend: lavender and tea tree oil can cause gynecomastia. Our New York patients and people online ask from time to time—is it true? The answer to this question from our perspective is, “It’s not yet clear.” There... »
Gynecomastia and Alcohol: What’s the Connection?
What causes male breast enlargement? This is the question we field most often on gynecomastia.org, on other websites and here in our consultation room in New York. Gynecomastia, the medical term for enlarged male breasts, is often genetic in origin. But other factors can influence the development of unwanted “man boobs,” or “moobs.” One of... »
Gynecomastia Causes
While asking about the possibility of male breast reduction, many men want to know what caused their gynecomastia. (Read our last post about Kleinfelter’s Syndrome, a not-too-common gynecomastia cause.) The easiest answer is also the most common: Nature. After birth, an infant may have larger breasts because he is reacting to his mother’s hormones... »