Common for Men over 50 to Develop Breast

Unlike women, who are naturally born with them, men's develop breast probably due to hormonal imbalances or other medical conditions.

When we talk of breasts, women naturally come in mind.

But some men do develop breasts too.

This condition is medically known as gynaecomastia.

It resulted when a man develops excessive breast tissue, seen as an enlargement of the breast.

While it can occur in males of any age, it is more common in men above the age of 50.

This is due to the increased conversion of male hormones to female hormones and the decreased production of testosterone as men get older.

Even male infants can suffer from gynaecomastia due to the high oestrogen during the state of pregnancy.

Estimated 60 to 90 per cent of infants have transient gynaecomastia.

Gynaecomastia is becoming more common worldwide due to more people being overweight.

The increased of fat in men resulted in the increased of female hormone oestrogen in their bodies.

However, there are other reasons behind gynaecomastia, such as puberty.

A result of hormonal fluctuations during puberty, even a boy who is not overweight may have a localized button-like lump growing inside his breast.

It is usually hard to the touch and if it is painful, it can be removed surgically although the problem will goes away after two to three years.

Men with fatty liver conditions are also prone to gynaecomastia as their liver is unable to metabolise the female hormones and the result is a rise in their oestrogen level.

It can also be caused by genetic conditions such as Klinefelter’s syndrome.

Men suffering from this have an extra X chromosome and hence posses more female characteristics.

What causes men to develop breast?

Fat

Men’s "breasts" are actually just fat. There are no firm tissues, just lard.

They wobble when you run.

Age

The breast tissue tends to swell every time your hormones level increases.

This condition is normal and harmless.

Medication

Some medication causes your hormone to fluctuate hence swelling your breasts.

Illness

Liver problems, kidney failure and an overactive thyroid can all be causes.

In most cases, however, there is no obvious cause.

For those suffering from gynaecomastia due to hormonal imbalances, medication may be a solution.

Testosterone injections may help men with gynaecomastia problem resulted from low testosterone levels.

These injections are not very effective and sometimes do not resulted in compete regression of the breast tissue.

The simplest cures are to slim down or lose weight.

Only consider surgery if you have tried that and you really want those vital assets.

The most effective way of getting rid of unwanted gynaecomastia is through open surgery procedure or liposuction.

Enlarged breast which are formed due to hard glandular tissue should be removed by open surgery instead of liposuction.

If the enlarge breast formed due to soft tissue, liposuction is best performed.

Surgery is necessary when the enlarged tissue becomes cancerous.

Gynaecomastia can also affect a man’s self esteem.

Men are advises to have the procedure if it affects them psychologically.

Posted by: Mo Salle

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