Gynecomastia

It is defined clinically by the presence of a rubbery or firm mass extending concentrically from the nipples.

Gynecomastia. Gynecomastia guy-nuh-koh-MAS-tee-uh is an increase in the amount of breast gland tissue in boys or men caused by an imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone. Gynecomastia can affect one or both breasts sometimes unevenly. Caused by a hormonal imbalance it can cause emotional and social anxiety leading many men to seek treatment.

What Is Gynecomastia Enlarged Breasts in Men. Gynecomastia is derived from the Greek terms gyne and masto gyne meaning feminine and masto meaning breasts. Enlarged Male Breast Tissue Gynecomastia Gynecomastia is an enlargement or swelling of breast tissue in males.

Gynecomastia also spelled Gynaecomastia is the abnormal non-cancerous enlargement of one or both breasts in men due to the growth of breast tissue as a result of a hormone imbalance between estrogen and androgen. Gynecomastia relates to any condition in which the male breast volume is enlarged due to an increase in ductal tissue stroma or fat. Some diseases and medical conditions may also cause gynecomastia.

During infancy puberty and in middle-aged to older men gynecomastia can be common. Illegal drugs such as anabolic steroids heroin or marijuana can also cause gynecomastia.

The condition can be the result of hormonal changes heredity obesity or the use of certain drugs. Gynaecomastia sometimes referred to as man boobs is a common condition that causes boys and mens breasts to swell and become larger than normal. Gynecomastia is enlargement of the glandular tissue of the male breast.

In these cases gynecomastia usually resolves on its own as hormone levels return to normal. Its the medical term for the occurrence of enlarged breast tissue in men.