Posted by Yeremi Akpan

Gynecomastia, the correct name for what we commonly know as man boobs, affect old and young alike. If you do not have it, you will not understand the degree of embarrassment and shame it causes its sufferers.  Those who suffer from the condition get tired of hiding inside baggy shirts and spend so much time and resources looking for a solution.

But to know how to treat gynecomastia or man boobs, you need to have a wide understanding of man boobs, including information on what causes man boobs. When we have identified what causes man boobs, we are half way to solving it.

There are about three main causes of man boobs, so it may be a little tricky identifying what the cause your own case is.

1. Puberty

At puberty, most boys notice a swelling in their breasts and it becomes a cause of much anxiety for them. For most boys, this is no cause for concern as the swelling will go away as they get past puberty. For some men, however, it is not so easy. They find it difficult to shed this relic of puberty and carry the condition well into adulthood.

So if you are in puberty, then just let it be as it will naturally take care of itself. If you are getting older and it seems your boobs are not getting smaller, then it is wise to seek medical advice. A doctor on examination and testing can tell you whether medication or even a breast reduction surgery is advisable in your case.

2. Medication

Some drugs that have been known to trigger a surge of oestrogen include cimetidine, spironolactone and finasteride. ADALAT, ADALATXL, Anafranil, Carbamazepine, Chlopromazine. To read more about these drugs, head over to https://www.gynecomastia.org/research/medical-articles/drugs-side-effects

An increase in this female hormone can suddenly get you rounding out like a female. If you notice that your man boobs are getting worse while on medication, it is advisable to seek an alternative medication.

3. Overweight

A third factor that could lead to man boobs is being overweight. You see, when you are fat, you do not get to choose the parts of your body where you want to store the fat. Fatty tissues will build up all over your body, sometimes evenly, sometimes not. Your chest may not always be spared.

When fat builds up in your chest, naturally, your breasts will look bigger. When this happens, your butt also gets fat, giving you an overall softer, feminine look.

When this happens, all you need is a change in your lifestyle to get back in shape. Achieving a caloric deficit (eating less and exercising more) will set you on the path to weight loss and eventually man boobs reduction.

You noticed I said a path, so it is a going to be a gradual process. Do not go checking your man boobs after every session of exercising. It will take time, discipline and a tightening of your belt to make it happen, and it will happen if you find out what the exact cause of your man boobs is, and then look for and apply the solution.