Gynecomastia is a known medical condition which causes men to have abnormal breast enlargement and growth - sometimes in just one breast and sometimes in both. The actual condition tends to affect young boys going through puberty, and elderly men - because hormones tend to be out of balance in both stages of life.

When true Gynecomastia is happening to boys or men, there is about one and a half inches of area just under the nipple that tends to swell. It’s often tender in this area as well, and sometimes even milk can be secreted.

The problem often goes away unaided on it’s own, within 1-3 years. Sometimes however, Gynecomastia is caused due to the man using certain drugs which can cause the problem. It’s a rare side effect of the drugs, but men can usually get rid of Gynecomastia by simply changing the types of drugs they’re taking, or using alternatives.

Recreational drugs such as marijuana and alcohol are known to cause Gynecomastia in rare cases for instance, so you can get rid of the condition sometimes by simply stopping use of these.

If you’re taking certain prescription drugs however, such as anything which produces extra estrogen, steroids, certain Cardiovascular drugs, and ulcer treatments such as Tagamet, Prilosec, and Zantac - speak to your doctor or medical care provider about using alternatives. You can usually get rid of Gynecomastia problems by simply stopping the use of those medications, or changing to different kinds.

Now Gynecomastia is also referred to as “man boobs”, and more often than not that particular problem is actually caused by weight gain and obesity. This is not true Gynecomastia though, instead this condition is known as Pseudogynecomastia: a.k.a. False Gynecomastia.

When a man has what appears to be “boobs” on his chest from simple weight gain, it’s fairly quick and easy to get rid of if you’re willing to put in a bit of work. You can’t simply get rid of Gynecomastia or Pseudogynecomastia just by building up your chest muscles though. In fact, you can make the problem more evident by building up the muscles.

Since the fat and glands which are making your boobs appear large sit between the muscles and your skin, building up the underlying muscles will simply push the “boobs” out further.

When the Gynecomastia is actually the false variety caused by extra fat on the body, the best way to get rid of it is to start a fat burning routine. You will burn additional fat by toning up your muscles, but you’ll need to choose a diet and exercise plan which is specifically designed to help burn excess fat from your body, then get started with it. With a bit of dedication and commitment, you’ll find yourself easily able to get rid of the Gynecomastia within just three to six weeks.

It’s not easy for most of us to simply burn the extra fat from our bodies though, so if this is something you’ve tried unsuccessfully -or you want a quicker way to solve the problem - there is one other option for getting rid of either Pseudo or Standard Gynecomastia: Cosmetic surgery.

A simple cosmetic surgery procedure from a qualified plastic surgeon can remove the extra fat and tissue on your chest area, effectively removing the “boobs” that are so embarrassing and bothersome.

By: Diane Crawford

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