Lose Man Boobs

Gynecomastia is a medical condition affecting millions of men worldwide. Gynecomastia also know as man boobs is the result of an enlargement of breast tissue in men and is derived from the Greek words for “woman” and “breast”. While this condition, on its own, is not detrimental to your health, it can be an indicator of an underlying condition and impact your mental health negatively. The causes for gynecomastia range from hormonal imbalance, certain medications, and excess adipose tissue to hypertrophy of the breast tissue. For adolescent boys, the most common cause of gynecomastia is adipose tissue and can sometimes have devastating effects on a young man’s life. For grown men, it is an embarrassment, preventing one from feeling completely comfortable in the presence of others. You can either live with the condition or take necessary action to eliminate the “man boobs”.

There are various treatments for gynecomastia, it depends on the level of treatment that you prefer and the course you will ultimately take to get rid of your man boobs. There are medications, surgeries, and exercises you can perform to lessen, even totally eliminate, your gynecomastia. If you opt for medications or surgeries, be forewarned that, often times, insurance companies will not cover expenses, because they deem the treatment of gynecomastia “cosmetic”. Good luck and remember you are not alone in your lose man boobs battle.