What Causes Gynecomastia? Ask Dr. C - Episode 6

Episode # 6: Dr. Caridi from the Austin Gynecomastia Center answers the question, "What causes gynecomastia?" in his new mini series. Answers to all common questions can be found in this series.

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Everyone wants to know how they got it and how can they get rid of it. The majority of gynecomastia patients developed the condition when they were going through puberty and it never went away (as in most young boys) or it even got bigger with time. This is callled natural or “idiopathic” gynecomastia. It’s caused by a temporary imbalance of the sex hormones during this stage of pubertal development in young boys.

The next most common cause of gynecomastia is the group of young men who have taken hormones or prohormones for body building reasons. This causes a disturbance of the hormones which can lead to the development of glandular type gynecomastia. Lastly, uncommon medical issues and medications make up the smallest category of gynecomastia patients.

No matter the cause, reducing male breasts from all types of gynecomastia is all done the SAME. Don’t spend a lot of time looking for the cause of your gynecomastia because you won’t find one. Just accept it is what it is and move on.

The easiest way to know, or if you have any question about whether or not you have gynecomastia simply submit an online consultation. Dr. Caridi is a very experienced surgeon and can give you his expert opinion, and fast!

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The real problem associated with gynecomastia, often called gyno for short, is not just the appearance of the chest, but also the negative psychological consequences. Being a man and having the appearance of a female breast provokes confusion, anxiety, humiliation and the potential for long term psychological consequences. These include avoidance and antisocial behaviors, depression, anxiety and problems with interpersonal relationships – among many others.

Stay tuned for answers to more common questions about gynecomastia, plastic surgery, and more at Westlake Plastic Surgery and the Austin Gynecomastia Center!

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