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Gynecomastia is the name of abnormal but benign growth in the amount of breast tissue in men. It is due to the imbalance of estrogen and testosterone hormones and it may affect one breast in some cases and both breasts in some cases. Both breasts can also be irregular and reach different sizes.

Newborns, adolescents, and older men can develop gynecomastia as a result of normal changes in hormone levels. However, there are other reasons too.

Gynecomastia is not a serious problem in many cases, but dealing with this condition can be difficult for potential patients. It has been observed that men with gynecomastia experience pain in their breasts. In some cases. Also, it can be seen that the individual feels embarrassed about the situation.

Depending on the reason for the occurrence of gynecomastia, some patients may recover spontaneously, and some patients may require medication or surgery to solve the issue.

This blog is here to provide you with information about the source of gynecomastia.

Why do patients experience Gynecomastia?

The cause of gynecomastia can be fluctuations in the level of the testosterone hormone. The decrease in the amount of testosterone hormone can be due to the conditions that block the effects of testosterone. Also, it can decrease testosterone or increase estrogen levels in the individual.

There can be many different reasons for hormone balance disruption in the body. These are natural hormone changes, medication use, drug and alcohol use, complications from various health conditions, and the use of some herbal products and supplements.

Testosterone and estrogen hormones control sex characteristics in both men and women. Testosterone controls masculine traits such as muscle mass and body hair, while estrogen controls feminine traits, including the growth of breasts.

Even though estrogen is a female hormone, it produces very small amounts in men under normal conditions. Higher than normal estrogen production or unbalanced estrogen production with testosterone levels can cause gynecomastia.

Male babies can be born with enlarged breasts due to the effect of estrogen in their mother’s body before birth. This swollen breast tissue disappears within two to three weeks after birth in most cases.

These are the most common causes of gynecomastia.