Male Breast Reduction Questions

The most common types of breast cancers are invasive ductal carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in situ. Less common types of breast cancers include metastatic breast cancer, paget's ailment, and inflammatory breast cancer.

A few common signs of breast cancer are - a new lump developed in the breast or the armpit area, change in the nipple, change in colour of the skin on the breast or nipple, an unusual change in the shape and size of breast, discharge from the nipple without squeezing. Few common symptoms include- pain in armpits or breast that remains even after the menstrual periods, skin colour over the breast changes to red, rashes around the nipples or one of the nipple, blood discharge from the nipple, unus...more

Gynecomastia surgery takes about an hour or two to complete the entire procedure. It may, however, depend on the amount of tissue to be removed. Small incision is made by your doctor to perform the surgery and is performed under general anesthesia. Surgery takes about 1 to 2 weeks of time in recovery.

Gynecomastia, in adult males, is usually caused by certain diseases such as lung or liver cancer, liver cirrhosis, hormone problems, hormonal problems, and overactive thyroid.

Hi lybrate-user, gynecomastia, the appearance of large male breasts, generally results from an imbalance of the sex hormones estrogen and testosterone. This can be the results of life changes, such as hitting puberty or middle-age, prescription medications, drug use, or illness. Please mention your son's height and weight also.

Hi, lybrate user,
 Its dimension is to be assessed , first  ,most of the  lumps can't be declared as cancerous unless , examined  through memeography and FNAC to assess its axact condition .
Tumor might be associated with white or  bloody discharge from nipples .
Reduce  ,your weight , if you are obeased .
Take, Haldi(curcumine), fish,tomatoes,flex seeds,spinach,Pomegranate,broccoli and blueberries.
 Proper homoeopathic remedies can assist, you , successfully, reviewing your...more

In the majority of cases, gynecomastia goes on its own and it does not require any treatment. There are, however, surgery options available if the symptoms become severe. Surgery includes liposuction (breast fat is removed without removing the breast gland tissue), and mastectomy (breast gland tissue is removed by making small incisions. This involves less recovery time).

The main cause of gynecomastia is the imbalance between estrogen and androgen hormones. Estrogen controls the breast growth and the men's body produces it in small amounts. In few men, the estrogen hormone is produced more and it causes enlarged breasts. Overweight people also develop enlarged breasts as they have excess fatty tissue. There are other causes for enlarged breasts such as: consumption of alcohol, kidney disease, liver disease, thyroid, adrenal tumours. Few drugs and medications als...more

Generally, gynecomastia does not need any medical attention as it usually goes away on its own. The male breasts become normal again within a few months to a couple of years. If it becomes severe, your doctor will prescribe you medicines. There are also surgeries to reduce the size of the breast. Surgery options include: 1) liposuction- this helps in removing the extra fat from the breast but not the breast gland tissue. 2) mastectomy- the surgery is performed to remove the breast gland tissue. ...more

No, gynecomastia usually is not a condition with serious complications. It is noncancerous. However, it becomes tough to live with it as men and boys may feel embarrassed while staying in the group of people. There might be pain in the breasts and nipples become sensitive when it rubs against clothes.