Man Boobs Causes

Man boobs is one of the many health conditions that men would rather not have. It is said that over forty percent of men have had the condition at some point. Other sections of this website have been dedicated to presenting how to get rid of man boobs, but this section of Man Boobs Guide will discuss some of the known causes of man boobs. Man boobs or gynecomastia can be caused by developmental issues, medical and illegal drugs as well as medical conditions.

Developmental Issues

When most people think of man boobs, they think of an adolescent going through puberty, but it can occur in males of all ages including young children as well as in adults. Research has shown that it can be due to an imbalance of hormones primarily due to the production of too much estrogen. Refer to the articles below for more information.

Medical Drugs

There are certain medications that are used to treat medical ailments that can contribute to gynecomastia. One such example is a medicine called Efavirenz which is used during treatment of the HIV virus. There are many other drugs that will be presented that cause enlarged breasts or man boobs. These drugs tend to cause the body to produce too much estrogen. Refer to the articles below for more information.

Illegal Drugs

There are illegal drugs that cause an overweight chest in men. Drugs containing the androgen compound commonly known as steroids can have this effect. Refer to the articles below for more information on this topic.

Medical Conditions.

Apart from hormonal imbalance of testosterone and estrogen, obesity has also been linked to the growth of breast tissue in men. The excess fat has a lot to do with poor diet and the lack of exercise. As will be covered in other sections of this website, proper food intake and nnutrition can go a far way in the reduction of man boobs. Most of the time, surgery is not required. Please refer to the articles below for more information on this topic.