Man boobs (gynecomastia/male breasts) has slowly risen in incidence over time. Highly traumatic, yet poorly understood, gynecomastia is very common between ages of 15-24 in men. As common as gynecomastia is, a good medical treatment has yet to be seen. Even so, there are other treatment options that offer great hope to sufferers of this condition. The most important aspect of treating gynecomastia is making sure that one understands the causes and factors behind man boobs. The Real Cause Behind Gynecomastia Gynecomastia is often associated with a fatty diet. However, the real cause behind fat deposits in the male breasts involves more than just a fat-laden diet. While increased amounts of fat could possibly result in 'fat pouches', there are many healthy men who still have fat deposits under their breasts, giving the appearance of man boobs. In most cases, the primary factor resulting in man boobs is actually an imbalance of the hormones. This disturbance in hormonal levels is usually more common in men with little to no exercise, and an overall poor diet. Therefore, while on the surface it appears that gynecomastia is caused by excess fat, this is in actuality a misrepresentation of the truth. Man Boob Symptoms As is apparent by the terms man boobs and male breasts, gynecomastia is medically defined as the condition where an otherwise healthy male experiences an increasing amount of fat deposits under the breasts especially under and around the nipples, making it look like female-breasts. Though many times the male breasts are developed in proportion to fat deposits on the belly and other parts of the body, with many men, they are bigger than is normal, which can be a reason for widespread ridicule and discomposure. How To Treat Gynecomastia Many treatment options for gynecomastia have been offered, a large percentage of which are actually counter-productive: This option is used by many men who have very little hope left. The fat/tissue build-up underneath the breasts are removed after surgically cutting through the upper layers of skin and muscle. Though this may seem to have treated gynecomastia, it doesn't work in the long run. On top of this, there is a risk of developing permanent scar tissue underneath (which can mean permanent man boobs) makes this a poor choice. This procedure, as expected, is very expensive, and can cause many side-effects. 2. Prescription Drugs and Medication - Widely prescribed, these drugs have yet to show any promise. Additionally, the side effects and high costs make this an unattractive option for a man suffering from gynecomastia. 3. Maskers - This category includes anything that can't treat male breasts, but is just used to make it appear that the man boobs don't exist anymore. A good example of a masker is the gynecomastia vest, which works in a manner very similar to a corssette. Of course, this wouldn't work on a beach or while swimming when one cannot wear the vest. 4. Exercises for getting rid of man boobs - If one knows what exercises help get rid of man boobs, follows them diligently, and is (very) patient, then these can be effective. In addition, this is not immediately effective in treating issues resulting from hormonal disturbance and fluctuations and cannot really take away the fat being deposited in the chest. The ideal treatment is to learn how to apply an eclectic treatment system that combines the various components of the treatment in a plan that swiftly helps eliminate this humiliating condition.
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