Lose Your Man Boobs
Gynecomastia is a condition that causes the male breast to take on the appearance of a more feminine breast, this condition is more commonly known as man boobs. There are two main ways that man boobs can develop: excessive weight resulting in fat storage on the chest or a hormonal disruption in the body strong enough to allow estrogen to develop budding breasts. Either case is absolutely treatable so don’t just dream about getting rid of man boobs – put in the effort and they will go.
There are times when gynecomastia can occur naturally in the body and go away again without treatment. You can see the condition in some newborn babies when an excess of estrogen from the mother results in ‘little man’ boobs, but these usually go within a couple of weeks. Gynecomastia can occur again in the hormonal whirlwind that is adolescence and around 33% of teenage boys will see some breast development however these almost-man boobs usually disappear again when normal hormone levels are re-established. For adult males the problem is not so common, but a little harder to deal with.
There a quite a few diverse causes for gynecomastia development in adult males. The simplest cause to deal with is in the case of obese or overweight men. The uniqueness of individual bodies means that fat is also distributed differently across the body – some may have an even distribution, others can have a concentrated amount on the upper torso which gives the appearance of feminine breasts.
Gyencomastia can also be the result of taking different types of medication. Some such drugs are epilepsy drugs, ulcer drugs, anti-androgens and even chemotherapy. Man boobs can also be the side effects of other prescription drugs like heart medications and pills for anxiety or depression. Pharmaceutical drugs are not the only culprit.
Man boobs from the use of anabolic steroids is a well known and increasing phenomenon. Steroid use is of course done to gain that buffed up rock hard physique which some men seem to be crazy for, but down the track that may all turn upside down and result in a more feminine figure than before. Steroids actually work to suppress the body’s natural testosterone levels which means higher estrogen levels than there would normally be, and man boobs are the dreaded result.
Other drugs can also have similar effects on the male chest. These can include marijuana and other methamphetamines and heroin, all of which play havoc with the body’s hormones. Unfortunately beer (man’s favourite drink!) is a big no-no for man boobs. More serious diseases like lung and liver cancer or pituitary cancer can all have gynecomastia as a symptom.
Man boobs are treatable, so no more feeling like you will have those flabby boobs forever. In some cases man boobs disappear by themselves, other times men get them surgically removed, but with the associated costs and risks, this is not a great option.
If you are using a medication which has man boobs as a side effect then talking to your doctor to get an alternative is essential – this can often be enough to diminish your feminine chest. Man boobs that are the result of steroid use can be hard to get rid of, especially if you have been on steroids for a while. Budding man boobs can be stopped with the use of estrogen blockers if you are using steroids, of course stopping the steroid use is essential. Most bodybuilders will keep estrogen blockers handy just in case they see the start of breast development. Man boobs that are caused by steroids can actually turn into permanent tissue if left untreated for a long time, the only real cure for which is a mamoplasty.
Getting rid of man boobs doesn’t happen in a day, or even a week, but it is definitely possible. Look into the causes of your man boobs then find the appropriate natural treatment, and there are many natural and non-invasive ways to treat your man boobs so feeling hopeless is not an option!
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