Different Treatments To Help You Reduce Man Boobs
When an excess of tissue builds up on the chest of a male causing him to take on the appearance of having breasts, this is gynecomastia, or you would probably know it as man boobs. Man boobs can be caused by two main factors: either there is an underlying hormonal imbalance in the body, or there is simply an excess of fatty tissue around the breast. 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. Around thirty three percent of adolescent boys will experience breast development as their hormones change, but in most cases when hormones re-establish a balance they will disappear. 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. Because everyone's body is unique everyone also stores fat differently, so one man may store fat evenly across the body, another may store it in the upper torso, and hence he gains the appearance of breasts.
Different types of medications can also cause man boobs. Some such drugs are epilepsy drugs, ulcer drugs, anti-androgens and even chemotherapy. Some everyday prescription drugs for heart disorders and anxiety and depression medications may also have man boobs as side effects. These drugs for health conditions are not the only culprit.
The other biggie for creating man boobs is the use of anabolic steroids. 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. The way steroids work is to block the production of natural testosterone which can result in higher than normal estrogen levels and of course estrogen levels like that will start to bud breasts.
On top of this other drugs can have similar affects on the body. Heroin, Marijuana and other methamphetamines can all result in man boobs because they have such a profound distortion on hormones. Unhappily for a lot of men alcohol, especially beer is a big cause of man boobs. Man boobs can also be the symptom of a serious underlying disease in the body like lung cancer or liver cancer as well as cancer of the pituitary and adrenal glands.
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 have discovered that a medication you are taking is the cause of your man boobs, then it's a good idea to talk to your doctor about finding a suitable alternative to the current medications - often the man boobs will go by themselves after the switch. 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. If your man boobs have just started to bud, or they are showing up as sensitive areas near the nipple you can begin by firstly stopping the steroids, some suggest also taking an estrogen blocker. Most bodybuilders will keep estrogen blockers handy just in case they see the start of breast development. If gynecomastia from steroid use is left untreated for a long time, it may mean that permanent breasts will form, and unfortunately in these cases surgery is usually the only option, though these cases are rare.
Getting rid of man boobs doesn't happen in a day, or even a week, but it is definitely possible. Start by finding out what is causing your man boobs and then you will be able to find the right natural cure, the only thing that is not an option is feeling helpless in your fight with the flabby chest! - 17274
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. Around thirty three percent of adolescent boys will experience breast development as their hormones change, but in most cases when hormones re-establish a balance they will disappear. 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. Because everyone's body is unique everyone also stores fat differently, so one man may store fat evenly across the body, another may store it in the upper torso, and hence he gains the appearance of breasts.
Different types of medications can also cause man boobs. Some such drugs are epilepsy drugs, ulcer drugs, anti-androgens and even chemotherapy. Some everyday prescription drugs for heart disorders and anxiety and depression medications may also have man boobs as side effects. These drugs for health conditions are not the only culprit.
The other biggie for creating man boobs is the use of anabolic steroids. 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. The way steroids work is to block the production of natural testosterone which can result in higher than normal estrogen levels and of course estrogen levels like that will start to bud breasts.
On top of this other drugs can have similar affects on the body. Heroin, Marijuana and other methamphetamines can all result in man boobs because they have such a profound distortion on hormones. Unhappily for a lot of men alcohol, especially beer is a big cause of man boobs. Man boobs can also be the symptom of a serious underlying disease in the body like lung cancer or liver cancer as well as cancer of the pituitary and adrenal glands.
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 have discovered that a medication you are taking is the cause of your man boobs, then it's a good idea to talk to your doctor about finding a suitable alternative to the current medications - often the man boobs will go by themselves after the switch. 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. If your man boobs have just started to bud, or they are showing up as sensitive areas near the nipple you can begin by firstly stopping the steroids, some suggest also taking an estrogen blocker. Most bodybuilders will keep estrogen blockers handy just in case they see the start of breast development. If gynecomastia from steroid use is left untreated for a long time, it may mean that permanent breasts will form, and unfortunately in these cases surgery is usually the only option, though these cases are rare.
Getting rid of man boobs doesn't happen in a day, or even a week, but it is definitely possible. Start by finding out what is causing your man boobs and then you will be able to find the right natural cure, the only thing that is not an option is feeling helpless in your fight with the flabby chest! - 17274
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