My brother has always been a little overweight, but by no means fat or obese (he is 6'3 and 210 lbs with a 38 inch waist). He exercises and lifts weights. But he has always had large droopy breasts like a woman since puberty. He is always embarrassed to take his shirt off and shys away from all warm weather activity like swimming and going to the beach. What causes this and is there something he can do to firm up his chest or reduce his breasts. Whenever he lifts weights his pec muscles get bigger but his breasts just sag even more.
2006-10-13 03:28:17 · 7 answers · asked by PhillyBob1963 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Has he seen a doctor about this? Maybe he has a hormonal problem. This shouldn't be taken lightly since it could make him sterile too. A good doctor would send him to do some blood tests, check with an endocrinologist to be sure about correct levels of testosterone, oestrogen and progesterone and give him safe ways to solve his problem.
It's true that you can have sagging breasts on good pecs in the same way you can have a bouncing belly on strong abs. Maybe he should do more intense activities such as cycling to be less overweight.
2006-10-13 03:35:50 · answer #1 · answered by Mel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had this problem myself, and I have tried many things. Honestly the only option I have not tried is surgery, though I cant afford it. It is a condition called Gynocomastia, or male breasts. It has a lot to do with hormonal factors, but weight seems to be a big contributing factor. Chest exercises will build up the pectoralis major and minor, but the fact is that the breast tissue is there, and will continue to be there, until it is actually removed. I wish there was a magic bullet for this problem, I have had breasts since I was about 7. They have shrunk and firmed up on occasion, but they come back again and again.
2006-10-13 04:11:33 · answer #2 · answered by Brad 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the man. Some men aren't really into boobs but some are. Most guys that like breasts prefer anything from a C or higher sized cup. I am not a man, in fact, I am a girl but if I had to choose, I'd pick D sized. LOL. Some men don't really care for it like I said before, so any sized will suit them just right.
2016-03-28 07:37:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here is a link to a sight that can help
http://www.gynecomastia.org/content/book.shtml
it talks about a book....
Demystifying Gynecomastia
is the first comprehensive book on the subject of men with breasts. This book is loaded with information about where it comes from, how it effects the emotional life of men and boys and what you can do about it.
the what you can do about it part caught my eye so I am sending the link to you.
2006-10-13 03:41:00 · answer #4 · answered by eyepopping hideous female troll 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm being completely serious when I say this, men can have breast reduction surgery. He should really see a plastic surgeon and research his options because nobody should have to go through life feeling that uncomfortable. Please wish him the best!!
2006-10-13 03:34:23 · answer #5 · answered by noyb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Surgery! It is expensive but worth it, get a good surgeon! It can really help and will change his life! No exercise can help that..
2006-10-13 03:37:07 · answer #6 · answered by Valerie v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
switch to a lower weight when doing pect excercises, but do them faster and higher reps, until it burns.
2006-10-13 03:39:30 · answer #7 · answered by joelius24 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋