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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the e-mail. CausesIn people assigned male at birth, the body mainly makes the sex hormone testosterone. It also makes small amounts of the hormone estrogen. Gynecomastia can happen when the amount of testosterone in the body drops compared with estrogen. The decrease can be caused by conditions that lower testosterone or block its effects. Or it can be caused by conditions that raise the estrogen level.Some things that can change the body's hormone balance include the following: Natural hormone changesThe hormones testosterone and estrogen control sex traits. Testosterone controls traits such as muscle mass and body hair. Estrogen controls traits that include the growth of breasts.Estrogen levels that are too high or are out of balance with testosterone levels can cause gynecomastia. Gynecomastia in infants. More than half of male babies are born with enlarged breasts due to the effects of estrogen during pregnancy. The swollen breast tissue usually goes away within 2 to 3 weeks after birth. Gynecomastia during puberty. Gynecomastia caused by hormone changes during puberty is somewhat common. Most of the time, the swollen breast tissue goes away without treatment within 6 months to 2 years. Gynecomastia in adults. About 24% to 65% of men ages 50 to 80 get gynecomastia. But most adults with the condition have no symptoms. MedicinesThe following medicines can cause gynecomastia: Anti-androgens used to treat conditions such as an enlarged prostate and prostate cancer. Examples of these medicines include flutamide, finasteride (Proscar, Propecia) and spironolactone (Aldactone, Carospir). Anabolic steroids and androgens to treat delayed puberty or muscle loss from another disease. Antiretroviral medicines. The estrogen-like properties of some HIV medicines can cause gynecomastia, especially efavirenz. ADHD medicines that contain amphetamines, such as Adderall. Anti-anxiety medications, such as diazepam (Valium). Tricyclic antidepressants. Some antibiotics.
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