I have man boobs, well there not huge or anything but makes me look like I have a big chest and they make me paranoid. I am average weight and 24 yrs old. had them since i was about 13 or 14. whats the best remedy ? Please any help.
2006-08-12 06:08:25 · 32 answers · asked by artic_attention 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
What Is Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is a condition in which breast tissue forms in guys, usually due to normal hormonal changes during puberty. Hormones are chemicals produced by your body's glands. In a guy, hormones produced in the testicles are responsible for the physical changes that begin to take place during puberty - facial hair, muscle development, a deepening of the voice, and the lengthening of the penis, for example. Guys and girls produce both androgens (hormones that help develop and maintain male characteristics) and estrogen (a hormone that is responsible for most female characteristics).
Guys have mostly androgens in their systems, but they also have small amounts of estrogen. In girls, breast growth is caused by high levels of estrogen. Normally, when going through puberty, a guy's production of androgens increases significantly, whereas estrogen production remains low.
However, sometimes guys produce enough estrogen during puberty that some breast tissue develops. Breast tissue growth in guys can appear on one or both sides of the chest, and the breast area can feel tender. This doesn't mean you're turning into a girl or anything. It's just a minor change in your hormones as you begin to grow into adulthood.
It's estimated that about half of all males going through puberty experience some degree of gynecomastia in one or both breasts. Gynecomastia is almost always a temporary condition, and it's very unusual for the breasts to stay developed - they will eventually flatten out completely within a few months to a couple of years. It usually goes away on its own and no medical treatment or surgery is needed.
Even though it's just a temporary change for most teens, some guys with gynecomastia feel embarrassed or self-conscious about their appearance. Many guys find that wearing loose-fitting shirts helps make the condition less noticeable until the breast tissue shrinks over time. Surgical removal of the breast tissue is an option in some cases. If a guy finds his gynecomastia is bothering him, he can talk to a doctor about it.
Although the most common cause of gynecomastia is puberty, it can sometimes be caused by certain diseases or side effects of some medications. Using illegal drugs such as anabolic steroids, marijuana, or heroin can also disrupt hormonal balance and lead to gynecomastia.
There's also something called pseudogynecomastia (or false gynecomastia). This has nothing to do with puberty or hormones. It's just simply due to the fact that some guys have extra fat in the chest area, making it look like they have breasts. A doctor's exam can tell whether a guy has gynecomastia or pseudogynecomastia.
If you're concerned or have any questions about gynecomastia, talk to your doctor. Keep in mind that temporary breast tissue growth in guys is a common part of puberty that will usually go away on its own.
2006-08-12 06:11:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ole man boobs you gotta love em. First of all Gynecomastia is a side effect of steroids. When we have too much testosterone in our system (due to an anabolic steroid) the testosterone ironically turns to estrogen in our system giving us boobs. If you’re all natural and you are suffering from Gynecomastia it just means you are producing too much testosterone. That is highly unlikely.
We all have areas where we hold more fat, if you reduce your body fat by diet and exercise you will get rid of the man boobs. This is the TRUTH! It will be hard to get rid of your man boobs. Not because you have something wrong with but because it will take a ton of self-discipline. Eating the right foods, and exercising. People generally want results with little or no effort and that doesn’t happen. Remember anything worth while doesn’t come easy.
Any physical activity will burn calories which will reduce fat. So when you are running, working you’re biceps and calves you are burning calories. The more calories you burn the faster you get rid of the man boobs.
Sample workout
Day 1 Chest/Triceps
Day 2 Back/Biceps
Day 3Legs/Shoulders
Day 4 Abs/Calves
GET ON A GOOD DIET! AND STAY AWAY FROM STUPID PRODUCTS THAT OFFER QUICK RESULTS WITH NO EFFORT!
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2006-08-12 06:35:47 · answer #2 · answered by Donnie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possess 1 to 2 alcohol addiction products everyday as an alternative to a lot more
2016-02-24 21:32:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the reason of male boobs can be female hormones or alcohol,
get test for amount of your hormones to find out if it is their fault, if so you can take some hormones to get rid of them, if you drink alcohol or take steroids you should skip them
and any kind of drugs (legal or not - by legel i mean pain killers, antidepressants, preservatives [can but can not be in this list, im not sure about these one], antibiotics) might have influene on size of your boobs as liver is often responsible for size of breasts, so make also test for your liver, if it is healthy or not,
our body is so complicated that giving you general answer what is wrong in your case, would be just stupid, cause without medical tests none can tell.
2006-08-12 16:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by mrangelosd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My little brother has the same problem, we always use to tease the hell out of him. He is extremely fit, he is a police officer. The only way to get rid of them is surgery. (or walk into an ice cold room so they firm up) Just kidding, we use to tell my brother that. But reduction is the only way. My brothers 22 and can't afford it. insurance wont cover it.
2006-08-12 06:13:56 · answer #5 · answered by rockwithelmo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I reduced mine by doing chest presses at the gym and military style free weight lifting.
2006-08-12 06:10:54 · answer #6 · answered by John B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When baking, swap out the butter for one of those.
2017-03-11 00:47:59 · answer #7 · answered by Donna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay with a slender protein/green vegetable eating habits
2017-03-08 19:56:43 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
placed a smaller amount foodstuff away and you'll consider less in
2017-02-05 21:03:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on exactly what you have there is a man problem were he actually forms small breast alot of men have this it is nothing to worry about. if you have this problem then youll have to get surgery to reduct it. nuttin much. if its just fat then push up are the best way . i think its called gynecomastia... try to google it and find out more info
2006-08-12 06:21:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋