gynecomastia , także: gynaecomastia

Five years ago, just 22 gynecomastia operations were performed on men.

Most cases of adolescent gynecomastia resolve within six months to two years.

Some cases of gynecomastia have been reported with men on amiodarone.

Hyperprolactinemia has also been associated with the development of gynecomastia.

Medical treatment of gynecomastia that has been present for over one year is usually futile.

Gynecomastia can usually be diagnosed from a physical examination and medical history.

In newborns, gynecomastia is caused by estrogen from the mother.

The prevalence of gynecomastia in men has increased in recent years.

Side effects were seen in only 5.9% of patients, and no patients reported depression or gynecomastia.

This helps minimize side effects such as gynecomastia but can lead to acne.

In approximately 25% of cases, the cause of gynecomastia is unknown.

In males, one common side effect of spironolactone drug therapy sometimes seen is gynecomastia.

Alcohol, marijuana, methamphetamine, and heroin use also may cause gynecomastia.

In male weight lifters cases of gynecomastia had to be resolved by surgery.

Tamoxifen may be used for painful gynecomastia in adults.

Use of certain medicines may also cause gynecomastia, including:

The side effects were similar to those of estrogen therapy (gynecomastia and impotence).

Medical ethicists have even come around to see gynecomastia as a disorder worthy of surgical risk.

The derangements of the endocrine system lead to gynecomastia.

The presence of gynecomastia may mask the condition.

Without testosterone treatment, some may develop gynecomastia during puberty.

In addition to the effects previously mentioned, flutamide may also induce gynecomastia.

Renal failure patients often experience a state of malnutrition, which may contribute to gynecomastia development.

In teen boys, gynecomastia is caused by the hormonal changes of puberty.