Gynecomastia

You’ve been hitting the gym, watching your diet — and still, your chest doesn’t look the way you want it to. If you’re wondering whether it’s just extra fat or something more, you’re in the right place. Men with swollen chest tissue could have gynecomastia or a similar but different condition called pseudogynecomastia. At Dr. Arnold Breitbart‘s offices […]

Gynecomastia develops differently among patients, and there are a variety of factors that may differentiate each case. This may include the extent of the breast enlargement and the makeup of the breast tissue. In fact, there are several grades by which gynecomastia is categorized. The condition can also be classified based on symmetry; it may develop

Being a teenager is not always easy. It can be difficult for young men to deal with bodily changes that occur due to puberty, as well as the dynamics of establishing an identity and trying to fit in. For teens who are experiencing gynecomastia, this feat can be even more challenging, and enlarged breasts can

Men who participate in bodybuilding may be especially concerned about gynecomastia; the very nature of the sport revolves around the appearance of the participant, leaving bodybuilders feeling embarrassed by enlarged breast tissue. However, it is important to realize that even very fit individuals can develop gynecomastia. In bodybuilding, steroid use may be linked to gynecomastia.